TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose– This article aims to explore the impact of supply chain integration on the financial performance of Swedish manufacturing firms. Design/methodology/approach– The literature review provided the foundation for the development of the survey instrument and hypotheses for the study. In addition, the survey instrument was tested by the experts in the field and modified before it was sent to the managers in the survey group. Findings– The findings show that supply chain integration at any level is beneficial to the financial well being of the firm. Companies with total supply chain integration reported the highest level of financial performance. Research limitations/implications– Data were collected from Swedish manufacturing firms without regard to the size of the firm. The results show that supply chain integration is beneficial at any level. Practical implications– The findings will assist managers with decisions regarding supply chain integration and its role as a critical factor in improving the financial performance of manufacturing companies. Originality/value– Limited empirical studies have been conducted in this area, especially in Sweden. This study provides insight for manufacturing managers with regard to the importance of supply chain management and the competitive nature of business in the global market.
VL  - 24
IS  - 1
SN  - 1059-5422
DO  - 10.1108/CR-06-2013-0060
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/CR-06-2013-0060
AU  - M. Beheshti Hooshang
AU  - Oghazi Pejvak
AU  - Mostaghel Rana
AU  - Hultman Magnus
PY  - 2014
Y1  - 2014/01/01
TI  - Supply chain integration and firm performance: an empirical study of Swedish manufacturing firms
T2  - Competitiveness Review
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 20
EP  - 31
Y2  - 2024/04/24
ER  -