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The Concept Of Supply Chain Agility: Conceptualization, Antecedents, And The Impact On Firm Performance, David Marius Gligor
The Concept Of Supply Chain Agility: Conceptualization, Antecedents, And The Impact On Firm Performance, David Marius Gligor
Doctoral Dissertations
Agility has been identified as one of the most salient issues of contemporary supply chain management. Despite its importance, there has been limited theory development in the firm supply chain agility area. Elements and linkages among agility elements are underdeveloped, and it is uncommon for any two authors to adopt the same definition. A rigorously validated survey instrument is also needed to enable researchers to credibly build on theories regarding causal links among agility-related capabilities, practices and performance outcomes. The sports science and military science theoretical bases are investigated to better understand agility and identify its dimensions, and define it …