Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to show that a proactive sourcing strategy can be just as important as a proactive marketing strategy in achieving sustainable competitive advantage. Design/methodology/approach – The paper reports on action research carried out in the UK beef industry,...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to propose a tool, the Agile Supply Chain Transformation Matrix (ASCTM), and the implementation methodology for a systematic approach to achieve agility in the supplier‐buyer supply chain. Design/methodology/approach – The conceptual framework for...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of supply chain lead‐time averages and variability on an organization's financial performance. Design/methodology/approach – The “executive” list for manufacturers, consisting of 1,264 individuals of the Institute of Supply...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to understand how information technology (IT) is used to enhance supply chain performance. Design/methodology/approach – A large‐scale survey and semi‐structured interviews were used to collect industry data. Findings – Two distinct dimensions to...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify the key capabilities required in supply net management. Design/methodology/approach – Uses the Management Capability Framework to break down supply net management into different modes and identify capabilities required in them. Findings –...