Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the effects of supplier development programs on the short‐term performance of suppliers and the more long‐term development of their capabilities given the relational learning context of the dyad. Design/methodology/approach – Data were...

Purpose – To investigate the status of third party logistics (3PL) in Mexico and the feasibility of 3PL as a global, uniform strategy. Design/methodology/approach – A survey among firms located in the central part of Mexico, followed by a comparison of the results with data from existing 3PL...