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Papers by Dazi Kouassi

Research paper thumbnail of Supplier integration into new product development: coordinating product, process and supply chain design

Journal of Operations Management, 2005

In many industries, firms are seeking to cut concept to customer development time, improve qualit... more In many industries, firms are seeking to cut concept to customer development time, improve quality, reduce the cost of new products and facilitate the smooth launch of new products. Prior research has indicated that the integration of material suppliers into the new product development (NPD) cycle can provide substantial benefits towards achieving these goals. This involvement may range from simple consultation with suppliers on design ideas to making suppliers fully responsible for the design of components or systems they will supply. Moreover, suppliers may be involved at different stages of the new product development process. Early supplier involvement is a key coordinating process in supply chain design, product design and process design.Several important questions regarding supplier involvement in new product development remain unanswered. Specifically, we look at the issue of what managerial practices affect new product development team effectiveness when suppliers are to be involved. We also consider whether these factors differ depending on when the supplier is to be involved and what level of responsibility is to be given to the supplier. Finally, we examine whether supplier involvement in new product development can produce significant improvements in financial returns and/or product design performance. We test these proposed relationships using survey data collected from a group of global organizations and find support for the relationships based on the results of a multiple regression analysis.

Research paper thumbnail of Relationship between supply chain performance and degree of linkage among supplier, internal integration, and customer

Supply Chain Management-an International Journal, 2007

... Ramcharran (2001) explored the degree of linkages between automotive parts suppliers and auto... more ... Ramcharran (2001) explored the degree of linkages between automotive parts suppliers and automobile manufacturers and ... of the P/E ratio of auto parts suppliers and auto manufacturers. ... and production, and with a high degree of information system integration for production ...

Research paper thumbnail of The Effects of Electronic Supply Chain Design (e-SCD) on Coordination and Knowledge Sharing: An Empirical Investigation

Customization is a critical success factor in current business environment. One of the most impor... more Customization is a critical success factor in current business environment. One of the most important components that make fast and inexpensive customization possible is electronic supply chain design (e-SCD). e -SCD is a supply chain design which integrates and coordinates suppliers, manufacturers, logistic channels, and customers using information technology (IT). In this study, a model that shows the effects of e -SCD on the customization capability of companies is developed. From previous s tudies, the model identifies three major effects of e -SCDelectronic linkage effect, supply chain coordination effect, and co-engineering effect. The model also shows a process through which an electronic supply chain network is transformed from a simple infrastructure for data exchange into a knowledge-sharing network for fast response and customization. The model is tested using the data collected from automobile industry in Korea. The results show that e -SCD has significant effects on the supply chain coordination and coengineering. This implies that e-SCD can be an effective management tool to deliver customized products with right timing and price. It is also shown that the 'involvement' of entities in a supply chain is a critical factor in converting a supply chain network from an infrastructure for data exchange to a knowledge-sharing network .

Research paper thumbnail of The moderating effect of supply chain role on the relationship between supply chain practices and performance : An empirical analysis

International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, 2011

Purpose -The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationships between specific supply chain ... more Purpose -The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationships between specific supply chain practices and organizational performance and whether this relationship is moderated by the role that a company assumes in its respective supply chain. Design/methodology/approach -This paper uses regression analysis and the relative weights method to analyze a set of survey data from respondents within the non-academic, North American membership of the Institute of Supply Management. Findings -The results show that the supply chain role for a company makes a difference in terms of the specific supply chain practices that lead to better performance. Further, there is a clear indication that the relative importance of a specific practice varies across the supply chain roles thereby indicating that a general link between practice and performance may be erroneous without considering the specific context of the company concerned. Research limitations/implications -Supply chain practices are complex constructs. While this study shows the effect of broadly-accepted supply chain practices on performance, not all possible practices are covered in the study. Additional practices not considered may have an effect on company performance and future research may improve upon the findings by extending the analysis to include an expanded segmentation of supply chain role. Practical implications -The results of the study serve as a practical guideline for managers that not all practices would be effective for all companies. Managers must look at the role-specific context of their organization in the supply chain before deciding which practices are likely to be appropriate. Originality/value -This paper expands the current body of research in the supply chain area by examining the supply chain roles of manufacturer, distributor, retailer and service provider. This is a much broader construct than the more common dyadic treatment of a supply chain consisting only of a customer and supplier, and adds a new contextual dimension to supply chain research. In addition, service provider as a supply chain role has been hardly researched before.

Research paper thumbnail of Supplier integration into new product development: coordinating product, process and supply chain design

Journal of Operations Management, 2005

In many industries, firms are seeking to cut concept to customer development time, improve qualit... more In many industries, firms are seeking to cut concept to customer development time, improve quality, reduce the cost of new products and facilitate the smooth launch of new products. Prior research has indicated that the integration of material suppliers into the new product development (NPD) cycle can provide substantial benefits towards achieving these goals. This involvement may range from simple consultation with suppliers on design ideas to making suppliers fully responsible for the design of components or systems they will supply. Moreover, suppliers may be involved at different stages of the new product development process. Early supplier involvement is a key coordinating process in supply chain design, product design and process design.Several important questions regarding supplier involvement in new product development remain unanswered. Specifically, we look at the issue of what managerial practices affect new product development team effectiveness when suppliers are to be involved. We also consider whether these factors differ depending on when the supplier is to be involved and what level of responsibility is to be given to the supplier. Finally, we examine whether supplier involvement in new product development can produce significant improvements in financial returns and/or product design performance. We test these proposed relationships using survey data collected from a group of global organizations and find support for the relationships based on the results of a multiple regression analysis.

Research paper thumbnail of Relationship between supply chain performance and degree of linkage among supplier, internal integration, and customer

Supply Chain Management-an International Journal, 2007

... Ramcharran (2001) explored the degree of linkages between automotive parts suppliers and auto... more ... Ramcharran (2001) explored the degree of linkages between automotive parts suppliers and automobile manufacturers and ... of the P/E ratio of auto parts suppliers and auto manufacturers. ... and production, and with a high degree of information system integration for production ...

Research paper thumbnail of The Effects of Electronic Supply Chain Design (e-SCD) on Coordination and Knowledge Sharing: An Empirical Investigation

Customization is a critical success factor in current business environment. One of the most impor... more Customization is a critical success factor in current business environment. One of the most important components that make fast and inexpensive customization possible is electronic supply chain design (e-SCD). e -SCD is a supply chain design which integrates and coordinates suppliers, manufacturers, logistic channels, and customers using information technology (IT). In this study, a model that shows the effects of e -SCD on the customization capability of companies is developed. From previous s tudies, the model identifies three major effects of e -SCDelectronic linkage effect, supply chain coordination effect, and co-engineering effect. The model also shows a process through which an electronic supply chain network is transformed from a simple infrastructure for data exchange into a knowledge-sharing network for fast response and customization. The model is tested using the data collected from automobile industry in Korea. The results show that e -SCD has significant effects on the supply chain coordination and coengineering. This implies that e-SCD can be an effective management tool to deliver customized products with right timing and price. It is also shown that the 'involvement' of entities in a supply chain is a critical factor in converting a supply chain network from an infrastructure for data exchange to a knowledge-sharing network .

Research paper thumbnail of The moderating effect of supply chain role on the relationship between supply chain practices and performance : An empirical analysis

International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, 2011

Purpose -The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationships between specific supply chain ... more Purpose -The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationships between specific supply chain practices and organizational performance and whether this relationship is moderated by the role that a company assumes in its respective supply chain. Design/methodology/approach -This paper uses regression analysis and the relative weights method to analyze a set of survey data from respondents within the non-academic, North American membership of the Institute of Supply Management. Findings -The results show that the supply chain role for a company makes a difference in terms of the specific supply chain practices that lead to better performance. Further, there is a clear indication that the relative importance of a specific practice varies across the supply chain roles thereby indicating that a general link between practice and performance may be erroneous without considering the specific context of the company concerned. Research limitations/implications -Supply chain practices are complex constructs. While this study shows the effect of broadly-accepted supply chain practices on performance, not all possible practices are covered in the study. Additional practices not considered may have an effect on company performance and future research may improve upon the findings by extending the analysis to include an expanded segmentation of supply chain role. Practical implications -The results of the study serve as a practical guideline for managers that not all practices would be effective for all companies. Managers must look at the role-specific context of their organization in the supply chain before deciding which practices are likely to be appropriate. Originality/value -This paper expands the current body of research in the supply chain area by examining the supply chain roles of manufacturer, distributor, retailer and service provider. This is a much broader construct than the more common dyadic treatment of a supply chain consisting only of a customer and supplier, and adds a new contextual dimension to supply chain research. In addition, service provider as a supply chain role has been hardly researched before.