Purpose

The purpose of this study is to empirically test a theoretical model on supply chain management (SCM) adoption in India.

Design/methodology/approach

The present study used a multiple case research method to study the phenomenon. The findings are based on analysis of the SCM adoption processes in three large manufacturing organizations from the aluminium, steel and fertilizer industries.

Findings

The present study tested four propositions. Three of the propositions were empirically validated and one proposition was revised. The key findings are: one, a lack of recognition by an organization of higher advantages because of SCM adoption as compared to the costs leads to SCM non-adoption. Two, a lack of organizational readiness factors such as a collaborative and innovative culture, higher absorptive capacity and slack resources leads to the non-adoption of SCM. Three, a lack of institutional pressure and marketing activities of the SCM vendors on an organization lead to the non-adoption of SCM.

Originality/value

The major contribution of the present study is that it has empirically validated the theoretical model for SCM adoption in India. The findings of the present study have both theoretical and practical implications. Theoretically, a model of SCM adoption was validated. The study provides managerial connotations for SCM vendors, consultants, practitioners and policy implications for policymakers.

中文翻译：

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使用案例研究方法对印度采用供应链管理的模型进行实证测试

目的

本研究的目的是实证检验印度采用供应链管理 (SCM) 的理论模型。

设计/方法/方法

本研究采用多案例研究方法来研究这一现象。调查结果基于对来自铝、钢铁和化肥行业的三个大型制造组织的 SCM 采用流程的分析。

发现

本研究测试了四个命题。其中三个命题得到了实证验证，一个命题得到了修改。主要发现是： 一，由于采用 SCM 与成本相比具有更高优势的组织缺乏认可导致 SCM 不被采用。第二，缺乏协作和创新文化、较高的吸收能力和资源松弛等组织准备因素导致不采用供应链管理。三是缺乏供应商对组织的制度压力和营销活动，导致供应商不采用供应链管理。

原创性/价值

本研究的主要贡献在于，它对印度采用 SCM 的理论模型进行了实证验证。本研究的结果具有理论和实践意义。从理论上讲，验证了 SCM 采用模型。该研究为 SCM 供应商、顾问、从业者提供管理内涵，并为政策制定者提供政策影响。