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Conclusions and Implications

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In this chapter, we summarize this book by highlighting the findings and contributions of the research models proposed and tested in previous chapters. Managerial implications are elaborated in the hope of providing new insights to supply chain managers.

This chapter is co-authored by Xinyu Zhao and Yongyi Shou.

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Shou, Y., Kang, M., Park, Y.W. (2022). Conclusions and Implications. In: Supply Chain Integration for Sustainable Advantages. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9332-8_8

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