Examining the influence of strategic supplier alliance on the performance of manufacturing firms

This study examines the influence of strategic supplier alliances on the performance of manufacturing firms. Kannan and Tah (2004) and Sambasivan and Yen (2010) in their studies pointed out the impact of the strategic supplier alliance on firm performance, showing that there exists a gap in determining how multidimensional indicators of strategic supplier alliance influence firm performance, hence the need for the current study. The study utilized a cross-sectional survey design, which is an appropriate method to determine if there is a significant relationship among the study variables. The study targeted manufacturing firms, which were 518 in number, whereby only 457 were well-filled, resulting in a response rate of 88.2 percent. The study findings indicate that 30.4 percent (at the variable level) and 49.5 percent (at the indicator level) of the differences in firm performance are influenced by strategic alliances with suppliers. The study results enhance the knowledge of strategic supplier alliances and their impact on firm performance.