ScholarWorks@숙명여자대학교

초록

This study empirically analyzes the supply network of the Korean automotive industry through CONCOR, a structural equivalence analysis, and blockmodeling. Using equivalence analysis, it is possible to classify nodes based on occupying the same position in the network and identify the relationship pattern between them, even if it is not based on direct connections between nodes. The results of the study are as follows First, the supply network of the Korean automobile industry was divided into six blocks, and the six domestic automakers belonged to different blocks. Second, we found that blocks 4 and 5 were significantly larger than blocks 1 and 2 in terms of attributes such as sales and total assets. Finally, the relational characteristics between the blocks suggest that block 5 plays a pivotal role in the supply network of the Korean automobile industry. The theoretical significance of this study is that it is the first to apply the concept of structural equivalence to the field of SCM research, providing a new way to systematically understand the structure of large and complex supply networks. In addition, from a practical perspective, it can help managers to view and understand the entire supply network from a macro perspective.

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