...Chandrasekararao Seepana; Ahmad Khraishi; Antony Paulraj; Fahian Anisul Huq Purpose This study aims to investigate how contract complexity and relational trust could impact offshore outsourcing innovation (OOI) performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This study further examines...

...Annemarie Groot-Kormelinck; Jacques Trienekens; Jos Bijman Purpose The aim of this paper is to study the influence of quality standards on contract arrangements in food supply chains. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative double case study was conducted on the dairy and citrus sectors...

... in periods of economic crisis. This relationship is mediated by proactive contract renegotiation and supplier financial health, supporting a model grounded in Enactment Theory. Findings Results show that buyers who regularly assess and develop an understanding of their key suppliers’ financial conditions...

...Kening Liu; Huaming Song Purpose This paper focuses on how the producer inspires his cooperative research partner to reduce carbon emission, by developing a menu of incentive contracts both in research and development (R&D) stage and recycling stage. Design/methodology/approach...

... of logistics service providers (LSPs) offering supply chain solutions to their clients in Sweden. The analysis of performance attribution challenges and their antecedents and effects is based on 38 semi-structured interviews and review of 43 documents, including contracts and performance monitoring records...

... contracts and complementary practices. These findings are likely to be generalized throughout the supply chain and are of relevance beyond the dyad. Originality/value – In the realm of supply chain practices this study presents a comprehensive attempt to assess the importance of risk and complementary...

...John Noonan; Michael Wallace Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present a framework for advanced relationship planning between a contract manufacturer and the other key players within the supply chain. In doing so it allows the contract manufacturer to achieve improved optimisation through...

...Charles X. Wang A supply chain is two or more parties linked by a flow of goods, information, and funds. When one or more parties of the supply chain try to optimize their own profits, system performance may be hurt. Supply chain contract is a coordination mechanism that provides incentives to all...

...M.L. Emiliani; D.J. Stec Discusses the types of terms and conditions that typically accompany purchasing contracts resulting from online reverse auctions for industrial components. Identifies the terms and conditions that perpetuate traditional batch‐and‐queue production practices. Concludes...

... is subject to considerable biological variation. © MCB UP Limited 1998 Agriculture Contracts Genetic engineering Meat Supply chain On February 24 1997, in a news release, the Roslin Institute in Edinburgh announced that it had successfully cloned an adult sheep. “Dolly” was the first...