An investigation into supplier development activities and their influence on performance in the Chinese electronics industry
Autor: | Li Wen-li, Marie McHugh, Trevor Cadden, Paul Humphreys |
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Rok vydání: | 2010 |
Předmět: |
Supply chain management
business.industry Strategy and Management Supply chain Context (language use) Management Science and Operations Research Supplier evaluation Competitive advantage Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Computer Science Applications Outsourcing Supplier relationship management Business Electronics Marketing Industrial organization |
Zdroj: | Production Planning & Control. 22:137-156 |
ISSN: | 1366-5871 0953-7287 |
DOI: | 10.1080/09537281003733762 |
Popis: | Many companies now recognise the importance of supply chain management activities in determining overall performance. A key area for concern is strategic supplier development. A survey was conducted of companies in the Hong Kong electronics industry examining the role of supplier development activities in the context of buyer–supplier performance (BSP). Results from statistical analysis highlight five factors, which proved to be significantly related to BSP improvement; effective communication, direct supplier involvement and trust proved to be directly related, whereas supplier evaluation and supplier strategic objectives proved significant when mediated via direct supplier involvement. The results should be of interest to Western companies when considering the establishment of a Far Eastern presence, particularly those involved in outsourcing. In addition, a framework for academics researching supplier development and BSP improvement is provided. Finally, practitioners will gain an insight into how spec... |
Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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