Within the framework of institutional theory, this study explores how the proactiveness of
focal (or buying) manufacturing firms, demonstrated through the adoption of various …

Abstract Adopting Industry 4.0 (I4. 0) is inevitable for Thailand's manufacturing sector to
remain competitive because global markets increasingly demand higher quality, faster …

Purpose Drawing on signaling theory and social capital theory, this study aims to examine
the underlying mechanisms and contingencies of the relationships between social capital …

Buyer-supplier negotiations play a central role in supply chain networks regulating the
conditions for the exchange of goods. This paper investigates the relationships between …

Mass customization poses one of the primary challenges for manufacturing firms seeking to
maintain competitiveness by satisfying diverse and ever-changing demands. The purpose of …

This paper aims to identify the most relevant elements of best practice for successful
collaboration between buyers and suppliers over the long term. Many papers have …

Large hospital construction projects demand a better way to deal with uncertainty and
complexity connected with the large number and variety of stakeholders, their individual …

ABSTRACT A large proportion of inter-firm relationships (IFRs) in the outsourcing industry
fail globally to achieve their intended objectives. As such, the right management controls are …

Supply chain collaboration is still a challenge in emerging economies due to the
predominant low level of maturity in most sectors. The specific literature that could enlighten …

Purchasers play an important role in sustainable supply chain decisions. With little legal
oversight and varying regulations, they have flexibility in their boundary spanning role. Yet …