ABSTRACT

Research on the sharing economy (SE) frequently addresses consumer-facing logistics firms, but the broader supply chain remains under researched. In this study, we examine the effects of the SE on supply chain management (SCM) through a qualitative, internet-based exploratory study, employing an inductive categorisation process. By integrating theory from strategic management and organisational theory, this study proposes a framework of how incumbent firms can identify opportunities while neutralising possible threats of disruption emerging from the SE. Specifically, the framework predicts that by participating in the SE, incumbent firms gain efficiency in their transactions and the opportunity to refresh their relationship portfolios. Furthermore, participating in the SE allows these firms to develop ambidextrous capabilities. Thus, this study advances the SCM literature by providing a systematic analysis of the SE in the context of SCM, and by doing so, has laid a foundation for future research on this important topic.

摘要

共享经济 (SE) 的研究经常针对面向消费者的物流公司，但更广泛的供应链仍在研究中。在这项研究中，我们通过一项基于互联网的定性探索性研究，采用归纳分类过程来检验 SE 对供应链管理 (SCM) 的影响。通过整合战略管理和组织理论的理论，本研究提出了一个框架，说明现有公司如何识别机会，同时消除 SE 可能出现的颠覆威胁。具体而言，该框架预测，通过参与 SE，现有公司可以提高交易效率，并有机会更新其关系组合。此外，参与 SE 可以让这些公司发展灵巧的能力。因此，