Logistics integration in the supply chain: a resource dependence theory perspective

Table 1 Characteristics of responding firms

	Frequency	%
A. Respondents’ job title
Employee in charge	42	16.8
Middle manager	148	59.2
Senior executive	34	13.6
Top executive	26	10.4
Total	250	100.0
B. Respondents’ work experience (years)
Less than 5	53	21.2
5–10	64	25.6
11–15	109	43.6
More than 15	24	9.6
Total	250	100.0
C. Firm size (no. of employees)
Less than 100	52	20.8
100–400	67	26.8
401–700	72	28.8
701–1000	40	16.0
More than 1000	19	7.6
Total	250	100.0
D. Industry classification
Steel parts	40	16.0
Electronics	83	33.2
Furniture	47	18.8
Plastic products	51	20.4
Others	29	11.6
Total	250	100.0