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Best supply chain management practices and high-performance firms: The case of Gulf manufacturing firms

Al Shboul, Moh�d Anwer; Garza-Reyes, Jose Arturo; Kumar, Vikas

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Moh�d Anwer Al Shboul

Jose Arturo Garza-Reyes



Abstract

© 2018, Emerald Publishing Limited. Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the best supply chain management (SCM) practices that are implemented in medium- and large-sized Gulf manufacturing firms (MFs). Design/methodology/approach: This study has explored seven SCM practices, i.e. supplier collaboration, flexibility with partners, usage of internet, customer focus (CF), lean production (LP), internal integration (II) and quality management (QM). It assumes that the best-performing firms must be the ones implementing the best practices. t-test and multiple linear regression analyses were used to establish the best practices, implemented by medium and large-sized Gulf MFs. Findings: The results showed that QM, CF and supplier collaboration are considered as best SCM practices in Gulf MFs. Usage of internet may have been the best practice previously, but not anymore. LP cannot yet be qualified as, but may develop into the best SCM practice. Practical implications: The study provides a useful contribution to the field of best SCM practices as it provides better decision-making insights and a benchmarking base to top managers, policy makers and academics. It is likely to result in increased overall performance of their firms. Originality/value: The study provides an understanding of the distinctive characteristics of the best SCM practices, implemented by Gulf MFs. It has broader implications for all MFs, particularly in developing economies where the growth of manufacturing and effective management of their supply chains is a key element for the economic development.

Citation

Al Shboul, M. A., Garza-Reyes, J. A., & Kumar, V. (2018). Best supply chain management practices and high-performance firms: The case of Gulf manufacturing firms. International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, 67(9), 1482-1509. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJPPM-11-2016-0257

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Feb 4, 2018
Publication Date Nov 19, 2018
Deposit Date Feb 6, 2018
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
Journal International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management
Print ISSN 1741-0401
Publisher Emerald
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 67
Issue 9
Pages 1482-1509
DOI https://doi.org/10.1108/IJPPM-11-2016-0257
Keywords supply chain management, best practices, medium to large-sized firms, manufacturing, gulf countries
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/871590
Publisher URL https://doi.org/10.1108/IJPPM-11-2016-0257
Additional Information Additional Information : This is the accepted version of the paper, the final version can be accessed at: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJPPM-11-2016-0257

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