Purpose We investigate the innovative supply chain contracts developed and implemented by Barilla, the leading Italian pasta company, in sourcing high-quality durum wheat from farmers in Northern Italy in the Emilia Romagna region. Methodology/approach Using case study techniques to gather...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate routes towards supplier and production network internationalisation. Design/methodology/approach – Multiple case‐study analysis has been applied to a sample of 11 Italian footwear and apparel companies with headquarters located in the...