In terms of the context, supply chain theories mostly focuses on the production
process of an existing product. However, the business ecosystem study focuses on
the commercialization process or partners’ interaction before the formulation of a
stable supply chain.
In conclusion
Even though some supply chain studies focus on uncertainty,
they mostly mention channels of information flow and material flow
The study of the business ecosystem could equip firms
with more knowledge of interactions between different stakeholders rather than direct
supply chain partners.
In detail, this study has implications for supply chain management in three aspects