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Electronic information industry, clustering and growth: empirical study of the Chinese enterprises

Fang, Jianguo; Guo, Huiwu - In: Chinese Management Studies 7 (2013) 2, pp. 172-193

Purpose – Firm growth in industry clusters is a complex issue. On the one hand, industrial clusters can promote firm growth. On the other hand, they can restrict the growth of a firm in some aspects. Their various effects have to be analyzed in detail. The purpose of this paper is to examine...

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The effect of a buyer's market orientation on attitudinal loyalty toward a supplier: is dependence a moderator?

José Sanzo, María; Leticia Santos, María; Álvarez, … - In: Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 12 (2007) 4, pp. 267-283

influence of a firm's market orientation on its attitudinal loyalty toward its strategic suppliers. Structured academic research … the interest of suppliers in the effects of this orientation will become more pronounced. …

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The impact of market orientation on Chinese retailers' channel relationships

Chung, Jae‐Eun; Huang, Ying; Jin, Byoungho; … - In: Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing 26 (2011) 1, pp. 14-25

, suppliers should focus on improving retailers' economic satisfaction through role performance and market intelligence rather …

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Drivers for the participation of small and medium‐sized suppliers in green supply chain initiatives

Lee, Su‐Yol - In: Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 13 (2008) 3, pp. 185-198

Purpose – This paper aims to describe what facilitates small and medium‐sized suppliers in participating in green …, government involvement, and internal readiness of the suppliers themselves, as possible drivers. Design … analysis used data from 142 small and medium‐sized suppliers. Validity and reliability of the scales for the construct of …

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Managing supply chain in the context of SMEs: a collaborative and customized partnership with the suppliers as the key for success

Bordonaba‐Juste, Victoria; Cambra‐Fierro, Jesús J. - In: Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 14 (2009) 5, pp. 393-402

technology and a customized strategy in communication management with its suppliers. This is extremely important because of the … necessity to adapt its supply system to the characteristics of its micro‐suppliers, which are key trade partners of the firm … their supply relationships both with suppliers and with the environment. The paper shows that technology is not always …

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Relational capabilities for value co‐creation and innovation in SMEs

Ngugi, Isaac K.; Johnsen, Rhona E.; Erdélyi, Peter - In: Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development 17 (2010) 2, pp. 260-278

‐sized suppliers in relationships with larger customers and to explore the influences of these relational capabilities on value co … capabilities developed by small and medium‐sized suppliers that enable them to manage in relationships with larger customers in the … studies of small and medium‐sized UK organic food suppliers working in relationships with large retail supermarket customers …

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Suppliers' opportunity enactment through the development of valuable capabilities

Philipsen, Kristian; Damgaard, Torben; Johnsen, Rhona E. - In: Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing 23 (2007) 1, pp. 23-34

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 …

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Assessment and reassessment of supply relationships: a case study in the Spanish wine industry

Polo Redondo, Yolanda; Cambra Fierro, Jesús J. - In: International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research 13 (2007) 2, pp. 82-106

Purpose – Companies that are able to manage efficient relationships with their suppliers have a greater guarantee of …

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Seabass and seabream farmed in the Mediterranean: swimming against the tide of market orientation

Wagner, Beverly A.; Young, James A. - In: Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 14 (2009) 6, pp. 435-446

Purpose – This paper aims to investigate how small and medium sized aquaculture producers in the Mediterranean might move from traditional high volume output systems to become more market oriented. Design/ methodology/approach – The quantitative methodology was devised to assess production...

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Market orientation, supplier perceived value and business performance of SMEs in a Sub‐Saharan African nation

Jekanyika Matanda, Margaret; Oly Ndubisi, Nelson - In: Journal of Enterprise Information Management 22 (2009) 4, pp. 384-407

fresh produce suppliers interviewed in face‐to‐face interviews. Findings – The results indicate that, whilst customer …

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