Tiwari, M, Bryde, DJ, Stavropoulou, F and Malhotra, G (2024) Understanding the Evolution of Flexible Supply Chain in the Business-to-Business Sector: A Resource-Based Theory Perspective. International Studies of Management and Organization. ISSN 0020-8825

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Abstract

Resource-based theory (RBT) is one of the theoretical lenses that have been used extensively to understand a firm's competitive advantage by utilising strategic resources and capabilities. When applied to Business-to-Business (B2B) supply chains, RBT emphasises the importance of having a flexible and adaptable supply chain that can leverage a company's internal strengths to meet customer needs effectively. By focusing on the resources specific to a particular company, a flexible B2B supply chain can be designed to meet customer demand efficiently and cost-effectively in a rapidly changing marketplace. Despite RBT's popularity as a theoretical lens, it has also faced criticism. To comprehensively understand these critiques and discover alternative views, we conducted a thorough analysis of relevant literature in the field of supply chain management. Although some of the criticisms were valid, we determined that the core message of RBT remains intact. However, we also acknowledge that a biased neoclassical economic rationality has constrained the RBT community. To overcome these limitations, the authors recommend further research into flexible B2B supply chains to uncover new opportunities for improvement.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in International Studies of Management and Organization on 15/3/24, available at: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/00208825.2024.2324245
Uncontrolled Keywords:	1503 Business and Management
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HF Commerce > HF5001 Business H Social Sciences > HF Commerce > HF5001 Business > HF5410 Marketing. Distribution of Products
Divisions:	Liverpool Business School
Publisher:	Taylor and Francis Group
SWORD Depositor:	A Symplectic
Date Deposited:	23 Feb 2024 14:24
Last Modified:	25 Mar 2024 14:45
DOI or ID number:	10.1080/00208825.2024.2324245
URI:	https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/22677

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