The effects of strategic planning, purchasing strategy and strategic partnership on operational performance

The global competition in the manufacturing industry has obliged companies to adopt an efficient and effective business process adaptability of company's competitive strategy following external uncertainty conditions. should enhance competitiveness company, which is formulated during strategic planning process. This paper investigates impact planning, purchasing strategy, partnership, on operational performance. research surveyed, using a questionnaire with five-point Likert scale, 135 domiciled region East Java, Indonesia. Data analysis used PLS technique. objective assess measurement model for validity reliability. Besides, also examines six hypotheses developed. result reveals that all were empirically supported. influences partnership. shows through periodic evaluation supplier capability, partnership terms involvement suppliers company. Overall, affect It was found partnerships mediate influence results presented here may facilitate improvements performance context supply chain management. contributes ongoing management theory.