#5188. A knowledge-based view of analytics capability in purchasing and supply management

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Abstract:
This study is an in-depth exploration of how analytics capability develops within the purchasing and supply management (PSM) function. A multiple case study was conducted of the PSM function of six case firms, in which primary data were collected through semi-structured interviews with PSM analytics stakeholders. The data were analyzed based on an analytics capability framework derived from the literature. The findings shed light on how the firms develop their analytics capability in the PSM functional area. While we identify several commonalities in this respect, the authors also observe differences in how firms organize for analytics, bringing analytics and PSM decision-makers together. Building on the knowledge-based view of the firm, The authors offer a theoretical explanation of our observations, highlighting the user-driven side of analytics development, which has largely been unrecognized by prior literature. Our findings can help firms gain a better understanding of how they could develop their analytics capability and what issues they need to consider when seeking leveraging data through analytics for PSM decisions.
Keywords:
Analytics capability; Data analytics; Knowledge integration; Knowledge-based-view; Procurement; Purchasing and supply management

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