... to investing in key stable relationships in the supply network of which they are a part. However, a recent study on the briefing process (Barrett and Stanley, 1999) has cast light on this key relationship. The project methodology was based on a grounded theory approach (Glaser and Strauss, 1967; Strauss...

... is emphasised. © MCB UP Limited 1990 CO‐MAKERSHIP EMPLOYEES JAPAN MANUFACTURING QUALITY SUPPLY UNITED KINGDOM Co-makership: The Japanese Success Story in a British Environment G.B. Smith Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd, Tyne and Wear Introduction This article investigates the philosophy...

... is described and the way in which the company adopted this approach is discussed in detail. © MCB UP Limited 1990 PRODUCTION QUALITY SUPPLY Establishing Vendor Rating Based on Quality Performance and Other Criteria Nigel Parker Black and Decker, Spennymoor, Co. Durham Historical Perspective...

... purchasing power. Key steps involved in a supplier development programme are listed. IJQRM 7,2 46 Examining the Barriers to Supplier Development D.M. Lascelles and B.G. Dale Manchester School of Management, UMIST, Manchester, UK Introduction The quality of purchased supplies is critical to the quality...

... manufacturers electronically with their suppliers, as well as their outbound supply chain, be it via distributors, retailers or wholesalers Supplier Partnerships 41 IJQRM 7,2 42 (Figure 3). ICL offer the UK's leading EDI service, "Tradanet". "Tradanet" was created by International Network Services Ltd (INS...

... between the supplier and purchaser. The purpose of this article is to highlight the ways in which a co-makership supply contract may differ from a traditional one. The Contract Form It is strictly not necessary to have a written supply agreement, but a proper co-makership relationship cannot be set up...