...–supplier relationships. Design/methodology/approach This study empirically examined how strategic purchasing integration contributes to the development of social capital in buyer–supplier relationships, which in turn affects value creation. It utilizes survey data from PP experts in Finland...

...Melek Akın Ateş; Huriye Memiş Purpose This paper aims to empirically examine the moderating role of strategic purchasing on the relationship between supply base complexity (SBC) and purchasing performance. Design/methodology/approach Survey data were collected from 209 firms listed...

...Alistair Brandon-Jones; Desiree Knoppen Purpose The purpose of this paper is to report on research into the impact of two sequential dimensions of strategic purchasing – purchasing recognition and purchasing involvement – on the development and deployment of dynamic capabilities. The authors also...