Title: A conceptual framework for Supply Chain Management with specific reference to a developing economy

Authors: T.N. Srikantha Dath, Chandrasekharan Rajendran, K. Narashiman

Addresses: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Pennalur, Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, Chennai 602 105, India. ' Department of Management Studies, IIT Madras, Chennai 600 036, India. ' Department of Chemical Engineering, A.C. College of Technology, Anna University, Chennai 600 025, India

Abstract: Organisations need to tap the principles of Supply Chain Management (SCM) to realise the criterion of serving the right customers, finding the right suppliers, and fostering trust with the right partners. This study supposes that the supply chain partners (entities) should share a common vision and that without tangible benefits accruing to these entities in the supply chain, sustaining a long lasting relationship cannot be possible. This study attempts to identify the critical dimensions of SCM and develop conceptual frameworks from the perspective of the four entities in the supply chain, namely, original equipment manufacturers, suppliers, logistics service providers and retailers.

Keywords: SCM; supply chain management; constructs; moderators; supply chain partners; supply chain orientation; developing countries; original equipment manufacturers; OEMs; suppliers; logistics service providers; retailers.

DOI: 10.1504/IJLSM.2009.024250

International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management, 2009 Vol.5 No.5, pp.473 - 524

Published online: 30 Mar 2009 *

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