... offers a useful new approach to designing strategic elements of supply chain management (SCM) relationships. Using the partial least squares method, an empirical study of 66 companies in Spain has been conducted to clarify contemporary relationships, suggest new directions and ultimately contribute...

... suppliers. Research limitations/implications The data are confined to companies located in a particular region (Catalonia in Spain), which questions its generalizability to other geographical contexts. Practical implications The research shows that small and medium companies can be effective...

... in both Spain and China. Design/methodology/approach In the form of a case study the paper explains global strategies in both countries. The paper also discusses similarities and differences in the supply chain management in both contexts. Findings The paper found application of core SCM concepts...

... data processing Supply chain management Integration Spain Competitive strategy Global competition is transforming the way in which products are produced and transported around the world. Therefore, obtaining competitive advantages in international and global supply chains requires both...

... © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2009 Communication Supply chain management Suppliers Small to medium‐sized enterprises Communication technologies Spain In an increasingly dynamic and competitive business world, proper management of the supply chain is a key feature...

... that the factors determining company‐supplier relationships have to be thoroughly studied and additional models explaining these relationships have to be tested. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2008 Supply chain management Supplier relations Customer satisfaction Spain As for the second...

... was developed and a structural model was hypothesized and tested using structural equation modeling. Data were collected from a field research on a sample of 306 manufacturing companies in Spain. Findings The results of this research indicate that standardization in purchasing has a significant positive...

... constructs were defined: basic supplier development, moderate supplier development, and advanced supplier development. Three structural models were hypothesized and tested using structural equation modeling through field research on a sample of 306 manufacturing companies in Spain. Findings Identified...

... of Valencia, Spain, is presented as a model, one that is superior to the accepted ISO standards, whereby port service quality and efficiency may be enhanced. © MCB UP Limited 1998 Agents Logistics Marine transport Ports Quality assurance Spain The main function of the port...