Assessing Supply Chain Competitive Position In Medium Size Manufacturing Companies

Abstract

This paper identifies the practices which influence the supply chain related competitive position in medium size manufacturing companies through an empirical survey. A regression model to assess the competitive position is developed by considering competitive position as a dependent variable and set of supply chain practices as independent variables. Also, the influence of these practices on supply chain performance measures is identified. Responses were obtained from the owners and senior management employees through a mail survey. It is found that competitive position related to supply chain is influenced by eight practices out of which inventory management and operational efficiency play a significant role. Similarly, six out of eight performance measures got significantly influenced due to these practices. Outcomes of this study would help the medium size manufacturing companies to focus more on the identified supply chain practices leading to competition position and achieve better performance outcomes towards their sustainability.