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Coerced integration: The effects of retailer supply chain technology mandates on supplier stock returns

George Deitz (University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee, USA)
John Hansen (University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, USA)
R. Glenn Richey Jr (University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA)

International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management

ISSN: 0960-0035

Article publication date: 6 November 2009

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Abstract

Purpose

Over the past decade, channels researchers have devoted considerable attention to a potential shift in the balance of power in retailer‐manufacturer relationships. At the same time, a burgeoning body of supply chain research, largely overlooked by marketing researchers, has emerged promoting the benefits of cooperation in technology‐enabled supply chain integration. This study aims to investigate the confluence of these streams. Specifically it aims to consider the effects of retailer supply chain technology mandates on supplier financial performance.

Design/methodology/approach

The design and method is a secondary data event analysis including cross‐sectional regression analysis.

Findings

The event analysis findings indicate suppliers affected by Wal‐Mart's 2003 RFID mandate experienced net gains in abnormal stock returns. Subsequent cross‐sectional regression analysis show abnormal returns were stronger for suppliers with greater cash flow and for more dependent suppliers.

Practical implications

Study results suggested firms with stronger cash flows are better able to absorb the unexpected costs of complying with the retailer mandate. Additionally, the findings indicate mandate‐associated positive abnormal returns were more pronounced for suppliers with a larger percentage of sales through the Wal‐Mart channel. This means that a dependent supplier that follow technology mandates by power retailers will potentially receive above average stock returns.

Originality/value

This paper is believed to be the first to address the impact of technology mandates in the supply chain.

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Citation

Deitz, G., Hansen, J. and Glenn Richey, R. (2009), "Coerced integration: The effects of retailer supply chain technology mandates on supplier stock returns", International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, Vol. 39 No. 10, pp. 814-825. https://doi.org/10.1108/09600030911011423

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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