The moderating role of information technology capability in the relationship between supply chain collaboration and organizational responsiveness: Evidence from China

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to propose a model to test the relationship between supply chain collaboration (SCC) and organizational responsiveness. Three types of information technology (IT) capability are considered as moderators in this relationship.

Design/methodology/approach

The study conducted a questionnaire survey of 208 firms from various industries in China. Hierarchical regression analysis was used to test the hypotheses.

Findings

SCC positively affects organizational responsiveness. Both outside-in and spanning IT capability positively moderates this relationship, whereas inside-out IT capability has a negative moderating effect on this relationship.

Originality/value

This research extends the knowledge regarding the value creation process of SCC from an organizational learning perspective. The study explores the moderating roles of three types of IT capability in this process and further clarifies the relationship between SCC and organizational responsiveness.

Citation

Cai, Z., Huang, Q., Liu, H. and Liang, L. (2016), "The moderating role of information technology capability in the relationship between supply chain collaboration and organizational responsiveness: Evidence from China", International Journal of Operations & Production Management, Vol. 36 No. 10, pp. 1247-1271. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOPM-08-2014-0406