Document Type : Research Paper

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Abstract

This study examines the impact of supply chain integration (SCI)
dimensions on competitive capabilities. For this purpose, the
relationship between dimensions of SCI (internal integration and
external integration including supplier integration and customer
integration) and competitive capabilities (cost, quality, delivery,
product innovation) were examined using a conceptual model. The
data was collected from top managers of 44 medium and large
enterprises of Mashhad Food and Beverages Industries by survey
approach. In this study, partial least squares method by Smart pls
software and Hulland procedures are utilized to evaluate the
measurement and structural models. The results indicated that internal
integration is a prerequisite for external integration. The study also
revealed that, internal integration and external integration have
positive impact on improvement of firms’ competitive capabilities. It
was further noticed that, internal integration improves competitive
capabilities through external integration

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