The purpose of this paper is to introduce and validate two new constructs with the potential to sharpen our understanding of how and why firms integrate their internal supply chains and assess the governance structure of their supply chains. The first construct, organizational alignment (OA), is a reflective scale measuring the extent to which upper management attempts to foster integration bet…
Strategic supplier partnering (SSP) represents an increasingly popular way for buyers and sellers to do business. Defined as a co-operative and collaborative way in which buying and supplying firms interact to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes, these relationships position participants to be more competitive in the marketplace. This concept has become increasingly popular in purchasing and l…