Purpose Cost transparency is of central importance to reach a consensus between supply
chain partners. The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the instrument of cost analysis …

In today's complex supply networks sharing information between buyers and suppliers is
critical for sustainable competitive advantage. In particular, for both business partners, cost …

In the automotive industry, cost estimation of components to be purchased plays an
important role for price negotiations with suppliers and, therefore, for cost control within the …

Managing the cost of purchased goods and services continues to be one of the hottest
issues in purchasing today. It has received a great deal of attention by top management, and …

Supply managers are often faced with the challenge of making effective purchasing
decisions in acquiring production materials, supplies, and capital equipment. The complexity …

ROBERT BOUTE is a professor of operations and supply chain management at Vlerick
Business School and University KU Leuven. He lectures in MBA and executive education …

Logistics cost management models and their usability for purchasing Daniel Ellström*, Tel: +46
13 28 24 80, Fax: +46 13 28 2513 Page 1 Logistics cost management models and their …

There is ample evidence in the literature and in business practice, that the competitive
playing field is changing very rapidly. Firms are using the term “Supply Chain” to describe a …

Supply Chain Management (SCM) has become a very powerful tool for any business
because it aims to provide a win-win situation for all members by maximising the profitability …

The ability to estimate a supplier's marginal cost confers a strategic competitive advantage to
the buyer, whether in negotiations with suppliers, in an auction setting, or when an auction is …