How does technological diversity in supplier network drive buyer innovation? Relational process and contingencies

Gerald Yong Gao, En Xie, Kevin Zheng Zhou · 2014 · Journal of Operations Management

Summary. Technological diversity in supplier networks drives buyer firm innovation through novel information sharing. A survey of 202 Chinese manufacturing firms shows that stronger buyer-supplier relationships amplify this effect, while dense supplier networks reduce it. Competitive intensity strengthens the relationship, but technological turbulence weakens it. Firms can leverage diverse supplier networks to improve new product creativity.

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Gao, G. Y., Xie, E., & Zhou, K. Z.. (2014). How does technological diversity in supplier network drive buyer innovation? Relational process and contingencies. Journal of Operations Management. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jom.2014.06.001

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DOI: 10.1016/j.jom.2014.06.001
Countries: China
Regions: Asia
Categories: innovation-networks, innovation-theory, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28