Influence of Relationship between Supply Chain Members on Innovation Performance

Qi Zhang

Economics School of Beijing Wuzi University, Beijing, China.

DOI: 10.4236/jss.2014.29029                

Abstract

In order to pursue development in fierce competition, enterprises have attached greater and greater importance to their innovation abilities. This paper analyzes the theory model about how the relationship between supply chain members can influence innovation performance. It is found that inter-firm trust and learning can help to promote relationship governance, and further enhance the innovation performance of the enterprises.

Keywords

Learning, Trust, Relationship Governance, Innovation Performance

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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