Purpose This paper aims to explore the new role of the purchasing function in the management of the extended enterprise …. Design/methodology/approach This study uses field experience and focus group with CPOs. Findings The purchasing function can … purchasing function, acting as external resources development. Originality/value This paper is an original viewpoint article from …

Purpose This research aims to establish the role of the purchasing function’s strategic alignment in the relationship … may have effects (direct, mediating and moderating effects) on the purchasing function’s operating performance. Design … literature as to the purchasing function’s strategic relevance but also help clarify the mechanisms that make this integration …