Supplier involvement in new product development projects: dimensionality and contingency effects

In contrast to previous literature, we hypothesize supplier involvement in new product development (NPD) projects to be multidimensional in nature and test this assumption using data from a large sample of NPD projects. We also test the contingent influence of supplier involvement on NPD project per...

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Published in:International journal of production research 2008-07, Vol.46 (13), p.3717-3735
Main Author: Jayaram, Jayanth
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Contingency theory
Exact sciences and technology
Firm modelling
Inventory control, production control. Distribution
New product development
Operational research and scientific management
Operational research. Management science
Product development
Studies
Supplier involvement
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Summary:In contrast to previous literature, we hypothesize supplier involvement in new product development (NPD) projects to be multidimensional in nature and test this assumption using data from a large sample of NPD projects. We also test the contingent influence of supplier involvement on NPD project performance. The results supported the claim of multidimensionality of supplier involvement. Three distinct factors-communication and information sharing, design involvement and infrastructure-comprising supplier involvement were found. These factors were significantly related to one or more measures of NPD project performance. The study also found support for the contingent influence of market stability on the supplier involvement-NPD project performance relationships. The results suggest that managers ought to consider adopting different bundles of supplier involvement practices that depend on the level of stability in markets and also on the type of NPD performance objective that is being considered.
ISSN:0020-7543
1366-588X
DOI:10.1080/00207540600787010