The objective of this research is to investigate the role of buyer-supplier commitment in
supplier performance improvement. This study develops the buyer-supplier commitment …

In recent years, many companies have come to recognize the crucial role that purchasing
and materials management activities play in determining overall corporate performance. Of …

The multinational companies (MNCs) functioning globally have more than hundreds of
suppliers and they geometrically grow towards their organisational performance both in …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationships between supplier
development practices (SDPs) and supplier-buyer relationship practices from the supplier's …

This paper examines the relationships between supplier development efforts and buyer
competitive advantage from the buyer's perspective, and seeks to understand how specific …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to extend our understanding of the importance of
supplier dependence on the buyer's firm and its relationship to supplier training and supplier …

Academic and corporate interest in supplier development and buyer-supplier relationship
has increased substantially in recent years. This paper provides a framework for analysing …

This study examines whether the type of buyer relational strategy (competitive or
cooperative strategy) moderates the relationship between supplier transaction specific …

Changes in customer needs from a service company results in changes requirement from
the supplier to meet the companys demand. Excellent supplier performance is one of the …

A major responsibility of purchasing professionals is to monitor the performance of suppliers
in their supply chain system. Governance relates to processes and decisions that seek to …