(1) Inverted U-shaped relationship is presented between external search and service innovation in supply chain organizations;
(2) Knowledge sharing plays a part of intermediary role between external search and service innovation in supply chain organizations.
(3) The interactive quality has a positive role in regulating the relationship between external search and knowledge sharing, between knowledge sharing and service innovation in supply chain organizations.
According to the research conclusions, supply chain organizations must adhere to the principle of moderation when conducting external search. In carrying out external searches, attention should be paid to developing and strengthening interaction with external organizations, in particular to enhancing the ability of high-quality interaction. Only in this way can organizations maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of external search among supply chain organizations to promote organizational service innovation.
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