Table 2

Standardized loadings for all variable items

DimensionItemsloadings
SCI (Cronbach's Alpha = 0.746; Composite reliability = 0.794; AVE = 0.531)
Internal integration… emphasizes sharing of materials across departments0.635
has real time connection among all internal processes0.686
External integration… receives information about their inventory delivery status0.477
… receives information about their inventory status0.522
… has planned inventory delivery schedule0.530
…. shares strategic information0.561
… exchanges operational information0.597
… pursues relationships that go beyond daily transactions0.507
… has aligned internal processes so that it can work in a timely manner0.547
Asset specificity (Cronbach's Alpha = 0.787; composite reliability = 0.843; AVE = 0.598)
Human specificity… has invested in employee training to serve them better0.541
… the staffs of this organization spend a lot of time coordinating inventory from them0.541
Dedicated specificity… it would take some time for both to bring the new partner up-to adapt0.569
… have made investment in facilities dedicated to coordinate our stock0.519
… have made investment in customized equipment for purposes of managing our order0.554
… have made invest in IT facilities0.641
… have made investment in transportation facilities like vehicles0.556
… have invested in customized warehouses0.550
Location specificity… spends less on monitoring orders0.653
… experiences reduced transport costs0.574
… easily coordination inventory deliveries0.725
… has experienced reduced delivery time0.643
… easily monitors inventory status0.528
Relational governance (Cronbach's alpha = 0.785; composite reliability = 0.849; AVE = 0.555)
Joint problem solving… is always willing to maintain and develop the cooperative relationship based on mutual trust0.705
… is always willing to discuss any conflict(s) that may arise during a transaction0.714
… looks at differences in opinion as an opportunity to improve relationship0.717
… provides help when problems arise0.653
Negotiation efficiency… trusts our key partner(s) commitment to the negotiation0.526
… takes advantage of its strong negotiation position0.519
… commits a lot of time in to maintaining the relationship0.652
Firm adaptability (Cronbach's alpha = 0.833; composite reliability = 0.811; AVE 0.577)
Learning… ensures that key supplier(s) learn better ways of managing orders0.531
… ensures that employees change their attitudes about the market situation as they gain new knowledge from key partner(s)0.492
Flexibility… finds itself in a situation where production schedules have to be triggered based on delivery capabilities from key partner(s)0.719
… adjusts its production processes to meet the changing schedules on short notice from key partner(s)0.667
… regularly reviews orders to key partner(s) based on market situation0.704
… changes the quantity mix by utilizing IT0.678
… quickly adjust its production mix by using our IT systems0.606

Source(s): Authors' own creation

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