Freeman’s results show that the usage of SCM tools have positive influence on the increased profitability and supports long-term profitability as well as related strategic decisions.
This discussion confirms the increased relevance of SCM and also the need of more research in this area. More research of SCM tools that focus on qualitative research techniques is needed as this would allow for more nuanced interpretation of the relative effectiveness of diverse SCM techniques. So far, researchers employing surveys have found SCM tools have a positive effect on contemporary enterprises.