Knowledge Exchanges, Organizational Learning and Supply Chains Performance

Abstract

We introduce a model to examine factors influencing fast cycle time and implementation in inter-firm. The model comprises seven research hypotheses with eight constructs, including Technology Innovation Ability, Creative Knowledge, Information Processing, Knowledge Exchanges, Quality Management, Competitive Advantage, Organizational Learning and Fast Cycle Time. The constructs are measured by well-supported measures in the literature. The hypotheses are tested via an empirical study of supply chains. Data used was based on 430 valid responses from Taiwan’s top manufacturing firms listed by Business Weekly 2012. The results show creative knowledge being the most important factors affecting fast cycle time success; the organizational learning arise as the most determinant. Technology Innovation Ability, Creative Knowledge, Information Processing, Knowledge Exchanges, Quality Management, and Competitive Advantage are integrated into and internalized by the whole organization. Therefore the firm will create fast cycle time because of organizational learning capability that is difficult to be replaced and it’s a base of sustainable competitive advantage. The study provides useful insights.