Benchmarking: An International Journal: Volume 19 Issue 4/5

Evolving benchmarking practices: a review for research perspectives

Paul Hong, Soon W. Hong, James Jungbae Roh, Kihyun Park

The purpose of this study is to review a major section of the literature on benchmarking practices in order to achieve better perspectives for emerging benchmarking research…

Extending the efficient and responsive supply chains framework to the green context

Sunhee Youn, Ma Ga (Mark) Yang, James Jungbae Roh

The purpose of this paper is to develop research frameworks for two types of green supply chains based on Fisher's seminal work. In spite of Fisher's contribution to the…

Supply chain management integration: a critical analysis

Dag Näslund, Hana Hulthen

The purpose of this paper is to examine various aspects of integration in order to structure and define the concept of supply chain management integration.

Complexity and control: benchmarking of automobiles and electronic products

Takahiro Fujimoto, Young Won Park

The purpose of this exploratory paper is to analyze how complexity of an artifact affects designing processes of its mechanical, electric, and software sub‐systems.

Benchmarking open and cluster innovation: case of Korea

Young Won Park, Tomofumi Amano, Gyewan Moon

The purpose of this paper is to examine a development model of the Korean IT industry based on the concept of open and cluster innovation and reveal the synergistic effects…

Project managers for risk management: case for Japan

Takashi Shimizu, Young Won Park, Paul Hong

The purpose of this paper is to examine complex risk management practices of Japanese firms in a turbulent environment.

Benchmarking business unit governance in turbulent times: the case of Japanese firms

Hidetaka Aoki, Hideaki Miyajima

The purpose of this paper is to examine how corporate headquarters control business units, the governing of which has emerged as a vital issue as business portfolios have grown…

Building procurement capability for firm performance: a service‐dominant logic view

David D. Dobrzykowski, Paul C. Hong, Jong Soon Park

The purpose of this study is to explore four integrative supply chain practices – customer information technology (IT) integration, supplier IT integration, customer…

Trust‐driven joint operational activities to achieve mass customization: A culture perspective

Kun Liao, Thomas W. Sharkey, T.S. Ragu‐Nathan, Mark Vonderembse

The purpose of this paper is to identify relationships among buyer‐supplier trust, joint operational activities, and the degree of mass customization as well as the interactions…

Examining alignment between supplier management practices and information systems strategy

Sufian Qrunfleh, Monideepa Tarafdar, T.S. Ragu‐Nathan

The purpose of this study is to examine alignment between supplier management practices and information systems (IS) strategies (i.e. particular IS applications portfolios), and…

The impact of ERP implementation on organizational capabilities and firm performance

Hassan R. HassabElnaby, Woosang Hwang, Mark A. Vonderembse

The purpose of this paper is to examine whether the implementation of ERP impacts both business strategy and organizational capabilities which in turn enhance firm performance…

Benchmarking sustainability practices: evidence from manufacturing firms

Paul Hong, James Jungbae Roh, Greg Rawski

With increasing emphasis on the environment, firms are required to include sustainability practices at all levels – strategic, operational, and outcome measures. The purpose of…

Revisiting corporate reputation and firm performance link

Jooh Lee, James Jungbae Roh

Corporate reputation is regarded as an intangible asset which differentiates a firm from others and attracts customers to repurchase and willingly pay a premium price for…

Challenges and opportunities for supply chains in turbulent times

Paul Hong, David Dobrzykowski, Young Won Park