Research indicates an increasing incidence in strategic supplier partnering efforts for
sourcing both tangible goods and transportation services. Additionally, the supply chain …

Refers to the recent trend to utilize strategic alliances and partnerships for securing both
goods and services. Additionally, the supply chain management concept is gaining more …

The past few years have seen a definite trend for purchasing organizations to form
“partnerships” or “strategic alliances” with a few preferred suppliers. The literature in the field …

More than ever before, the supply chain presents a significant challenge to firms that must
develop a logistics system to help enhance product flow throughout their distribution …

The paper begins with an overview of some of the forces that have shaped supply chain
management and partnership relationships. Next the potential benefits and risks of …

Although logistics partnerships are common, incentives for entering into strategic
arrangements and the determinants of their success are not well researched. Many logistics …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to develop a better understanding of how strategic
relationships between firms and environmental context affect operational decisions and how …

States that we have witnessed, over the last several years, a profound change in
understanding the dynamics of competitive advantage. Managers now acknowledge that a …

The emerging area of supply chain alliances has received considerable attention in the
academic and managerial press, yet there are many unanswered questions regarding the …

This study explored how a credible third party facilitated the development of supplier
partnerships. By identifying qualified potential suppliers, serving as a surrogate for …