... ; Petersen et al., 2005 ; Jayaram, 2008), and logistics integration (Daugherty et al., 1996 ; Stank et al., 2002) provide different ways to articulate a collaborative strategy. Purchasing Competitive strategy Flexible organizations Strategic objectives Supply chain...

... information systems. Mark Stevenson can be contacted at: mstevenson@lancaster.ac.uk © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2007 Flexible organizations Supply chain management Information systems Uncertainty management The present, highly competitive, manufacturing climate...

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