Cross‐Functional Integration: Concept Clarification and Scale Development. Issue 2 (6th March 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pellathy, Daniel A.; Mollenkopf, Diane A.; Stank, Theodore P.; Autry, Chad W.
• Is Part Of: Journal of business logistics. Volume 40:Issue 2(2019:Jun.)
• Page Start: 81
• Page End: 104
• Publication Date: 2019-03-06
• Subjects: integration -- cross‐functional -- internal -- interdepartmental -- supply chain -- middle‐range theory -- definition -- measure -- construct development -- scale development; Business logistics -- Periodicals; Business logistics -- United States -- Periodicals; 658.5005
• DOI: 10.1111/jbl.12206
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0735-3766

Abstract

Abstract : The centrality of cross‐functional integration (CFI) to supply chain theory and practice has long been recognized. Yet researchers continue to struggle with consistently defining or measuring the CFI construct, thus limiting the utility of CFI research. This research develops (1) a comprehensive definition of CFI that synthesizes previous supply chain research and (2) a valid set of scale items that measure the conceptual domain outlined by this definition. The goal is to build a common foundation for extending knowledge on CFI's antecedents and consequences, and ultimately to improve scholars' ability to guide a broader practitioner community still struggling to achieve integration in their organizations.