Information Systems Faculty Publications and Presentations
Formalizing organizational product deletion through strategic cross-functional evaluation: A Bayesian analysis approach
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-2023
Abstract
Product deletion is a strategic organizational decision. Using multiple literature streams, we identify antecedents and relationships of product deletion across four functional areas—marketing, supply chain, finance, and sustainability. Using a field data sample from eight organizations, we apply Bayesian analysis to identify various relationships between product deletion across various functional performance measures. We complete additional simulation analyses using two dependent variable distribution methods (balanced and unbalanced) and validate using parametric logistic regression methodology for robustness checks. The results show predictive relationships exist amongst the functional performance measures and product deletion. High performance across organizational functions results in decreased odds of product deletion; but not as large a margin as expected. If improved product performance is identified across all functions especially cost dimensions, the likelihood of product deletion decreases. Amongst these functions, surprisingly supply chain performance is a better indicator of a product's candidacy for deletion. The integrative findings are exploratory but provide insights for further research development and practical implementation.
Recommended Citation
Zhu, Q., Dhavale, D.G., Sarkis, J. and Wang, X., 2023. Formalizing organizational product deletion through strategic cross-functional evaluation: A Bayesian analysis approach. International Journal of Production Economics, 262, p.108894. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2023.108894
Publication Title
International Journal of Production Economics
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2023.108894
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