... consideration which positively impact overall customer service level and overall customer satisfaction. Originality/value This paper focuses on supply chain management practices, specifically the supplier selection issue in small- and medium-sized firms in the textile and apparel industry. Dr Jin Su...

...W. Rocky Newman; Mark D. Hanna; Thomas Gattiker; Xiaowen Huang This paper proposes a framework that describes the boundary spanning supply chain management (SCM) initiatives taken by leading companies. Supported by existing literature and interviews with managers from large companies reflecting...

... Limited 2008 Electronic procurement Supply chain management Supply chain integration Using Electronic Procurement to Facilitate Supply Chain Integration: An Exploratory Study of US-based Firms Dawn H. Pearcy, Eastern Michigan University Delvon B. Parker, Michigan State University Larry C...

...Michael Tracey; Richard W. Fite; Mathias J. Sutton The goal of this exploratory study is to establish an explanatory model and corresponding instrument to help further understand, and conduct research in the area of supply chain management (SCM). Constructs pertaining to SCM assimilation, SCM...