Purpose - This study investigates the effect of asset specificity, inter-firm ecosystem and firm adaptability on supply chain integration. The study also investigates the mediation effect of firm adaptability on the relationship between asset specificity and supply chain integration and...

A paradox arises in platform-based open innovation, wherein digital Multi-Sided Platform (MSP) firms with little initial co-creation ability can successfully adopt an open innovation strategy that typically requires a high level of co-creation capacity. This study aims to fill this gap by...