In this paper, we present the notion of buyer-supplier relationship architecture. The relationship architecture emphasizes the aspects of just-in-time that relates to linking with suppliers and customers. We conceptualize it to be composed of quality considerations from suppliers, information...

The strategic importance of vendor evaluation is well established in the purchasing literature. Several evaluation methodologies that consider multiple performance attributes have been proposed for vendor evaluation purposes. While these techniques range from scoring models that utilize prior...

Superior quality continues to be central to a manufacturing company's success, and firms are constantly striving for quality advantage over competition. It is therefore crucial for companies to ensure the sound practice of quality management principles. However, companies must also seek...