Description

The mission for managing successful supply chain organisations is incredible. The consequences of failure are unimaginable. The ending is unthinkable if not well managed. "Partnership" is an increasingly important area of interest in the academic and the business world. Companies focus strongly on the development of closer ties with other organizations in search of competitive advantage and improved market positioning. So far, little is known about the mechanisms determining the evolution of collaborative relationships, nor about the existence and interplay of collaboration at various levels within business relationships. One of the most commonly observed requirements for customer responsive supply chain management which goes beyond technological capability is that of inter-firm cooperation or 'collaboration'. Long term, collaborative relationships with a few trusted suppliers have been described as representing a general trend over the past decade or so. This book therefore is a must read for individuals and organizations alike because it gives insights and evidence supporting the view that supply chain management use different methods when engaging in purchasing relationships...