The influence of power and information sharing on supply chain relationships and a firm's operational performance - perceptions of organic fruit and vegetable growers

This study investigates the influence of organisational power and information sharing on the outcomes of supply chain relationship. This in turn impacts supply chain performance and operational performance of growers in the organic fruit and vegetable industry. Findings reveal that sharing of valuable information between supply chain partners improves satisfaction, collaboration, trust, commitment and the firm's operational performance. On the contrary the punitive nature of strategies and actions adversely impacts the firm's operational performance. This study contributes to the body of knowledge by developing a three-stage unique conceptual framework incorporating information sharing, power, relationship determinants and a firm's operational performance.