... and procurement where generative AI can be of great benefit. With a strong digital strategy, firms that undertake this tool can position themselves as industry leaders. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best...

... 2022 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Procurement Suppliers Supplier relationship management Covid-19 Purchasing firms Building strong and mutually-beneficial relationships with suppliers will be top priority for astute buying firms. Effective supplier...

... in context. Findings: The study provides a decision-making framework for the procurement of FM services in the aviation industry. Originality: The briefing saves busy executives, strategists, and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information...

... time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format. © Emerald Publishing Limited 2021 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only COVID-19 Procurement Manufacturing Supply chains Agile manufacturing...

... and places the articles in context. Findings This research paper concentrates on the capacity of procurement digitalization to pump up supply chain effectiveness and competitive advantage levels. Data from the examination of the strategic actions of an environmental charity, an IT multinational...

...; movement toward the purchase of value creation skills and processes as opposed to the procurement of goods and services; and the rise in importance and use of cloud based computing for procurement. These factors are the basis for the argument for changing procurement practices. Collaboration aimed...

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...E.H. Powley © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2012 --> Ethics Gender Leadership Procurement Article Type: Abstracts From: Strategic Direction, Volume 28, Issue 4 Hawkins T.G., Gravier M.J. and Powley E.H. Journal of Business Ethics, Nov 2011, Vol. 103...

...M. Hales © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2012 --> Manufacturing Organizations Procurement Sourcing Supplier relations Supply-chain management Article Type: Abstracts From: Strategic Direction, Volume 28, Issue 3 Hales M., Zeranski O. and Disteldorf H...

...D. Meikle © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2010 --> Marketing strategy Organizations Procurement Sourcing Supplier relations United Kingdom Article Type: Abstracts From: Strategic Direction, Volume 26, Issue 11 Meikle D. Supply Management, May 2010...

... an innovative approach to procurement. The result is eleven prototypes of cutting edge designs that rethink the bedside environment, patient transport and everyday medical equipment, with the aim of helping the fight against MRSA and other (HCAIs). And, while initially intended for adoption by the NHS...

... Highlights the benefits that online auctions can bring to businesses. Originality/value Explains online auctions and how they have and can affect businesses. Presented in a condensed and easy‐to‐digest format. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2006 Auctions Procurement Buying...