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Purchasing orchestration practices-Introducing a purchasing-innovation framework

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Ulrich Schmelzle *
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Wendy L. Tate
DOI:10.1016/j.pursup.2022.100756delete
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Abstract

Abstract

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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 openmindedness 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.
Keywords:
Purchasing-enabled innovation
Purchasing capabilities
Purchasing as boundary spanner
Resource orchestration
Open innovation

Journal

Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management cover
Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management
IF:
8.7
Papers:
597
Citations:
2.7K

Organization

University of Tennessee System cover
University of Tennessee System
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2.9W
Papers: 2.6W
Citations: 115
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Michigan Technological University
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5.0K
Papers: 4.4K
Citations: 6.4K