Essays about: "supplier assiciation"

Found 1 essay containing the words supplier assiciation.

  1. 1. Strategic Partnership within Supply Chain

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för management

    Author : Siamak Zarrin Ghalami; [2006]
    Keywords : supply chain management; supplier assiciation; supplier evaluation; supplier selection; strategic partnership;

    Abstract : Background and Problem Discussion: One of the widespread conclusions in supply chain management research is that huge benefits can be achieved if suppliers are involved in the OEM’s product development process as early as possible, since suppliers often possess vital product and process technology leading to significant improvements in product design and new product development process. The issue is a need for a model of supplier selection to support the contribution of suppliers in product development processes; whilst supplier attributes or performance metrics for traditional supplier selection do not seem to include specifications that are usually required in close relationships. READ MORE