Abstract
Purpose: In the maritime shipping industry, it is vital to understand the role of organisational memory, knowledge sharing, knowledge absorption and knowledge receptivity collectively known as knowledge management orientation in fostering supply chain integration to improve the performance of container shipping firms. The aim of this study is to review and establish a complete integration framework that synergises the industry with knowledge management and integration among the supply chain partners. Design/methodology/approach: This study explored the possibility of knowledge management orientation and supply chain integration in enhancing the performance of the container shipping firms through systematic literature review. Findings: A new integrated conceptual framework of knowledge management orientation, supply chain integration and performance of container shipping firms is developed. Research limitations/implications: The limitation of the study is mainly ascribed to the niche attribute of the maritime shipping industry. Practical implications: The container shipping firms shall recognise the role of supply chain integration for internal and external collaboration. New knowledge could be included to coordinate supply chain integration. Originality/value: This study introduced and probed the unprecedented mediation function of supply chain integration between knowledge management orientation and firm performance in the niched maritime industry which was confronting the global shipping supply chain vulnerabilities.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1065-1077 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | Global Business and Management Research: An International Journal |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - 2022 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- knowledge management
- maritime shipping
- performance management
- supply chain integration
- sustainability