Ambidexterity has been gaining attention among supply chain scholars due to its potential
for overcoming trade‐offs. Associated with these complexities is the choice of an appropriate …

This study investigates the influence of an ambidextrous supply chain strategy on
manufacturers' combinative competitive capabilities–the ability to excel simultaneously on …

This paper investigates how companies can manage tensions between exploitative and
exploratory innovation by developing an ambidextrous purchasing function. We identify four …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to introduce and define the concept of purchasing
ambidexterity in terms of two dimensions: balance dimension and combined dimension. The …

Purpose According to governance theory, choosing an effective supply chain (SC)
governance mechanism can balance the interests and conflicts between enterprises and …

Purpose–Developing ambidexterity as a dynamic capability is important for firms to sustain
their competitive advantage. Moreover, this capability allows firms to build the resiliency to …

Purpose This study is based on knowledge-based view to examine the relationships among
buyer–supplier interaction, ambidextrous innovation and business performance. It includes …

Purpose To analyze the effect of an ambidextrous supply chain strategy (ASCS)–ie the
combination of exploration and exploitation practices–on each of the four dimensions of …

Purpose The construction of digital supply chains to integrate internal and external
resources is becoming an important path for manufacturing enterprises to gain …

Managers continue to struggle with implementing a firm's approach to its market. Many
potential pitfalls exist, particularly at the functional level. For firms that pursue an …