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A structural approach to supply chain integration process

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  • Shpetim Cerri

    (University “Aleksandër Xhuvani”)

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The competitiveness and dynamics of business environment today expose firms to many challenges. They are part of a whole chain of entities and activities that create goods and services and make them available to customers. Implementation of supply chain management techniques requires thorough integration of processes between supply chain partners in all functional areas, including sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution. This study uses a structural approach to measure supply chain integration of Albanian companies. Based on an extensive relevant literature review and interviews with field specialists, a supply – chain integration scale was developed. Then an exploratory factor analysis was conducted to test the applicability of the items developed. Structural equation modeling was used to test the convergent validity through confirmatory factor analysis. The study is finalized with a structural model of supply chain integration. The proposed model demonstrates the relative importance of several dimensions that comprise supply chain integration. The result produces a validated integration scale that can help in diagnosing supply chain problems and possibilities.

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  • Shpetim Cerri, 2014. "A structural approach to supply chain integration process," Journal of Knowledge Management, Economics and Information Technology, ScientificPapers.org, vol. 4(1.1), pages 1-3, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:spp:jkmeit:spicks14003
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