Purchasing orchestration practices – Introducing a purchasing-innovation framework
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-13-2022
Department
College of Business
Abstract
This research investigates the purchasing role in enhancing an organization's innovation performance. Taking a purchasing perspective, this research introduces a new purchasing-innovation framework and specific purchasing orchestration (PO) practices related to the acquisition, integration, re-configuration, and commercialization of critical resources to enhance innovation performance. A theory elaboration methodology is applied to broaden the scope of resource orchestration theory (ROT) and introduce PO practices as an essential enabler of innovation. Qualitative interviews with managers from different industries enrich the theory elaboration process. This research contributes to theory by developing the concept of PO and enhancing the theoretical understanding of its meaning. Based on theory and empirical data, this research elucidates the PO practices of resource structuring, bundling, and leveraging support. The purchasing innovation framework explains how open-mindedness and technological uncertainty influence purchasing orchestration practices and innovation performance. Purchasing managers benefit from this research by learning to identify and address potential PO capability gaps and take a holistic perspective on resource management, looking both upstream and downstream in the supply chain.
Publication Title
Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management
Recommended Citation
Schmelzle, U.,
&
Tate, W.
(2022).
Purchasing orchestration practices – Introducing a purchasing-innovation framework.
Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management.
http://doi.org/10.1016/j.pursup.2022.100756
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