Impact of information sharing on competitive strength of Indian manufacturing enterprises An empirical study

• Published in: Business process management journal Vol. 16; no. 2; pp. 226 - 243
• Main Authors: Pandey, V C, Garg, S K, Shankar, Ravi
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bradford Emerald Group Publishing Limited 01.01.2010
• Subjects: Business process reengineering; Collaboration; Competitive advantage; Information sharing; Manufacturing; Product development; Studies; Suppliers; India
• ISSN: 1463-7154; 1758-4116
• DOI: 10.1108/14637151011035570

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to find the effect of different types of information sharing on the competitive strengths of the Indian manufacturing enterprises. Design/methodology/approach The paper is based on the responses received from the Indian manufacturers to a questionnaire based survey. Statistical analysis has been done to identify the relationship with the type of information sharing and the competitive strengths of the manufacturing enterprises. Findings It is observed that information sharing has significant impact on the competitive strengths of the manufacturer in order winning parameters like cost effectiveness and service level. Research limitations/implications The paper reflects Indian manufacturing perspective and only positive impacts of the information sharing has been discussed in the paper. Originality/value The paper verifies that the various types of information sharing can lead firms to acquire different competitive strengths. Managers should focus on right information sharing in their way to enhance particular competitive strength.