The Impact of Supplier Integration on Relationship Closeness and Supplier Responsiveness-The Moderating Effect of Supplier''s Bargaining Power

• Main Authors: Chan-Chun Kuo, 郭展君
• Other Authors: Hung-Liang Yu
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2010
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/47099112129813357418

碩士 === 銘傳大學 === 管理研究所 === 98 === Manufacturers have to rely on suppliers’ abilities to meet their strict requirements in costs, quality and delivery. In order to improve competitive advantage, manufactures have to enhance partnership with their suppliers and supplier responsiveness. Many firms use supplier integration to improve the buyer and supplier relationship, and reduce uncertainty. This study focuses on the moderating effect of suppliers bargaining power on the relationship between supplier integration and relationship closeness, as well as supplier responsiveness. A survey was conducted to the electronics and information technology industries in Taiwan. The results show that the moderating effect of supplier’s bargaining power on was strong and significant. Some managerial suggestions are provided following the analysis.