Hunt and Davis (2012) argue RA Theory is consistent with the concepts of supply chain
and supply chain management. While the theory explains value creation and superior financial performance for the firm, it does so for the entire supply chain system, too. Competition for comparative advantage involves firms looking outside themselves for critical resources. Many of these resources are relational with customers, suppliers, competitors, government and unions, all of which result from supply chain competition. Supply chains with abundant relational resources may achieve higher levels of cooperation, coordination and value creation, that is, performance.
These statements are totally consistent with conclusions reached by researchers of supply chain management.