to the local industry. The analysis includes both suppliers to the multinational as well as non‐suppliers. Findings … learning are associated with the nature of the vertical network in a system of suppliers, and a horizontal network with an …

organisations (LPOs) and ethnic minority suppliers (EMSs) engaging with supplier diversity programmes and provide an assessment and …

significant influences of suppliers' role performance and dependence on channel relationships. Design/methodology/approach – Data …

examine the connections between different types of suppliers, their capabilities and opportunities in customer relationships …‐sized suppliers in the metal industry in Denmark. Design/methodology/approach – Multiple case studies involving 17 small and medium …‐sized suppliers within the Danish metal industry were undertaken. Findings – By focusing on the development of capabilities that are …

between automobile assemblers and their suppliers, in particular those in the first tier. The purpose of this paper is to … proximate suppliers, and to classify and compare different types of logistics supplier integration. Design … paper and the traditional supply, which is distant and scattered around suppliers. These main conditions are “geographical …

agents over the Internet for this purpose. The traditional relationship between suppliers and buyers is contrasted with that … maximum benefit for both buyers and suppliers. It is shown that the technology that can enable this form of sourcing is …

of sourcing in this region and the measures necessary to implement supply systems including eastern suppliers. In order …. Four major tasks of implementing procurement systems involving suppliers from Central and Eastern Europe can be … identification, assessment, and selection of eastern suppliers; the development of suppliers′ capabilities and performance; and the …