Practical framework for strategic alliance in Pearl River Delta manufacturing supply chain: A total quality approach

Autor: Victor H.Y. Lo, Alice H.W. Yeung
Rok vydání: 2004
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Zdroj: International Journal of Production Economics. 87:231-240
ISSN: 0925-5273
DOI: 10.1016/s0925-5273(03)00217-2
Popis: Supply chain management becomes one of the most powerful business concepts for organizations to gain a competitive advantage in the global market. Strategic alliance could enhance the performance of a global supply chain. This paper identifies three phases for strategic alliance, and proposes a practical framework for Pearl River Delta (PRD) manufacturing companies to develop a strategic partnership with their critical suppliers, by adopting total quality philosophies approach. Finally, this paper provides some critical factors for PRD manufacturing companies forming a supply network within PRD region through establishing strategic alliance.
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