... have been conducted to collect the data following thematic analysis into NVIvo 12. Findings The findings reveal customers, suppliers and external research organizations are the potential knowledge sources. Each of the sources delivers distinct knowledge for FFE of the NPD process. The empirical...

... the concept of reverse marketing in the buyer-supplier relationships. Design/methodology/approach In the current study, the interpretive structure modelling and Fuzzy Matriced’ Impacts Croisés Appliquée á un Classement methods are used to analyze and structurally relate the PCEs for Indian automotive...

...-optimized decision making in wholesaler inventory management in a supply chain network of wholesalers, retailers and suppliers. Design/methodology/approach – This study develops a HGA by using a mixture of greedy-based and randomly generated solutions in the initial population and a local search...

...Pilar Arroyo‐López; Elsebeth Holmen; Luitzen de Boer Purpose The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the effects of supplier development programs on the short‐term performance of suppliers and the more long‐term development of their capabilities given the relational learning context of the dyad...

... of the parties is presented. © MCB UP Limited 2003 Information systems Suppliers Manufacturing resource planning Contracts Conversely, larger companies are beginning to recognize the truth in Mary Lacity's admonition that: “Just because IT activity is business‐critical or even strategic...

... difficulties, including the increase in IT costs and poor levels of service. They concluded their research by suggesting that total outsourcing should be reserved for those companies with greater experience in IS/IT outsourcing and in long‐term suppliers' relationships management. Another alternative...

... their business and IT performance. Findings from empirical evidence are used to substantiate the arguments and suggest areas for future research. © MCB UP Limited 2003 Information systems Suppliers Business planning Worldwide web United Kingdom To meet the challenges imposed by turbulent...