A study of supply chain integration in Thai automotive industry: a theoretical framework and measurement

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to provide a conceptual framework and a scale development process, in order to address the reliability and validity in supply chain integration and environmental uncertainty constructs; in an effort to develop and revalidate scale metrics in different contexts.

Design/methodology/approach

Data for this study were collected for a small pre‐test survey in the Thai automotive industry. The measurement scales were pre‐assessed using the Q‐sort method. In addition, a preliminary test for predictive validity was evaluated using correlation analysis.

Findings

This study established an explanatory model and a corresponding instrument to conduct future research in supply chain integration. Dimensions/constructs, including supply chain integration, environmental uncertainty, and firm competitive capability are operationally defined in terms of their scale development process.

Practical implications

This study will provide a measurement scale for supply chain integration and uncertainty constructs. This will allow researchers to be confident and bring new insights when exploring supply chain integration under differing operational conditions.

Originality/value

The findings address additional steps required towards improved methodological aspects in terms of how to prevalidate and develop a measurement scale in various constructs within alternative domains.

Citation

Boon‐itt, S. and Paul, H. (2006), "A study of supply chain integration in Thai automotive industry: a theoretical framework and measurement", Management Research News, Vol. 29 No. 4, pp. 194-205. https://doi.org/10.1108/01409170610665059