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Conceptual Framework for Unlocking Customer Satisfaction Drivers in Digital Vendor-Managed Inventory Systems

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  • Aihie Osarenkhoe

    (Department of Business and Economic Studies, University of Gävle, 801 76 Gävle, Sweden)

  • Daniella Fjellström

    (Department of Business and Economic Studies, University of Gävle, 801 76 Gävle, Sweden)

  • Tove Gioeli

    (Department of Business and Economic Studies, University of Gävle, 801 76 Gävle, Sweden)

  • Anna Backer-Meurke

    (Department of Business and Economic Studies, University of Gävle, 801 76 Gävle, Sweden)

Abstract

There are calls in the extant literature for further exploration into the factors influencing customer satisfaction in industrial vending solutions (IVS), a distinct vendor-managed inventory method. This study delves into these factors, identifying primary drivers of satisfaction, perceptions of service quality, and indicators of trust and commitment in B2B IVS. It examines how IVS execution impacts perceived service quality through in-depth semi-structured interviews with B2B customers, focusing on efficiency, user-friendliness, and timeliness as key satisfaction drivers. Trust in the customer–supplier relationship positively affects commitment to the supplier. Successful IVS implementation enhances inventory control, customer service, and cost management. Supply chain managers can use these insights to evaluate vending solutions. Future research could explore supplier perceptions of vendor-managed inventory (VMI) success and conduct larger quantitative studies. This study distinguishes itself by focusing on the primary drivers of customer satisfaction and the perception of service quality in B2B IVS environments. It offers a conceptual framework for managing customer satisfaction, product development, and marketing strategies in IVS, addressing a gap in the literature on IVS within VMI contexts.

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  • Aihie Osarenkhoe & Daniella Fjellström & Tove Gioeli & Anna Backer-Meurke, 2024. "Conceptual Framework for Unlocking Customer Satisfaction Drivers in Digital Vendor-Managed Inventory Systems," Administrative Sciences, MDPI, vol. 14(8), pages 1-29, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jadmsc:v:14:y:2024:i:8:p:179-:d:1457522
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