A taxonomy of strategic sourcing for defense forces in sub-Saharan Africa
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2014
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World Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to provide a taxonomy of strategic sourcing using the defense
forces from a developing world context as a testing ground. This study builds upon the current
resource-based conceptualization of strategic sourcing as a construct to introduce the institutional
orientation.
Design/methodology/approach – This study adopts a descriptive and analytical research design
of cross-sectional nature to collect data from a sample of 120 respondents to examine the taxonomy
of strategic sourcing for defense forces in sub-Saharan Africa. Data were collected using an
interviewee administered questionnaire and analysed using a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA).
The conceptualization of strategic sourcing is presented using a CFA.
Findings – Findings reveal that strategic sourcing is a multidimensional construct composed of:
information sharing and risk management, strategic purchasing, institutions for sourcing, internal
integration and performance assessment, supplier management and sourcing professionalism and ethics.
Research limitations/implications – The study used cross-sectional research design which
limits monitoring behaviour over time. Cross-sectional data do not allow control in the analysis for
residual heterogeneity. Additionally, all item scales adapted in this study were developed in either
manufacturing or profit-oriented sector.
Originality/value – A taxonomy for strategic sourcing within the defense forces is presented.
This study is based on the observation that despite increased research, there remains a certain level of
confusion surrounding the conceptualization of “strategic sourcing”. Researchers attach a startling
diversity of definitions and measures to the strategic sourcing concept. Its conceptualization and
stability remains an important task for scholars to undertake. Besides, much research in strategic
sourcing, are conceptual frameworks identifying key elements and procedures or processes to
implement strategic sourcing with sparse empirical studies. The results of the study will be used for
further research on strategic sourcing in the defense forces in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Ethics, Supply chain management, Developing countries, Strategic sourcing
Citation
Joseph Mpeera Ntayi Ephraim Mugume , (2014),"A taxonomy of strategic sourcing for defense forces in sub-Saharan Africa", World Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development, Vol. 10 Iss 1 pp. 13 - 32 http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/WJEMSD-02-2013-0019