An empirical investigation into supply chain management A perspective on partnerships

Over the last several years, a profound change has been witnessed in understanding the dynamics of competitive advantage. Managers now acknowledge that a firm's success is tied, in part, to the strength of its weakest supply chain partner. This paper develops the concept of supply chain managem...

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Published in:International journal of physical distribution & logistics management 1998-11, Vol.28 (8), p.630-650
Main Authors: Spekman, Robert E, Kamauff, John W, Myhr, Niklas
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Automotive parts industry
Collaboration
Competition
Competitive advantage
Customer satisfaction
Customers
Distribution channels
Organization development
Purchasing
Studies
Suppliers
Supply chain management
Supply chains
Vendor supplier relations
World class companies
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Summary:Over the last several years, a profound change has been witnessed in understanding the dynamics of competitive advantage. Managers now acknowledge that a firm's success is tied, in part, to the strength of its weakest supply chain partner. This paper develops the concept of supply chain management and argues that only through close collaborative linkages through the entire supply chain, can one fully achieve the benefits of cost reduction and revenue enhancing behaviors. Data are presented that look at a range of supply chain management practices and processes. By examining differences in practices and processes between buyers and sellers, along with the supply chain, attempts to understand better the challenges facing managers who espouse supply chain management. The paper also proposes a change in mind set for the traditional procurement manager and present insights for him/her to adapt to the requirements of the new competition.
ISSN:0960-0035
1758-664X
DOI:10.1108/09600039810247542