Journal of Purchasing & Materials Management articles

Recent articles from Journal of Purchasing & Materials Management

Lead Time Management: Private and Public Sector Practices
September 22, 1990... Lead Time Management: Private and Public Sector Practices Lead time management is an important element in any materials management system. The length and variance in procurement lead time directly impacts inventory investment, demand forecast accuracy, inventory turbulence, the risk of unneeded...

How Multidimensional Is the Purchasing Job?
September 22, 1990... How Multidimensional Is the Purchasing Job? This article examines the issue of how multidimensional the buying job actually is. The results of a study of firms in five industries is reported and discussed in light of the need for job enrichment. The findings indicate that the buying job is less...

Determinants of Source Loyalty in Buyer-Seller Relationships
September 22, 1990... Determinants of Source Loyalty in Buyer-Seller Relationships A significant change is occurring in the way a growing number of organizations manage their input acquisition strategy. Some purchasing managers are being asked by their organizations to shift from the more traditional "arms-length"...

A Case Study of NUMMI and Its Suppliers
September 22, 1990... A Case Study of NUMMI and Its Suppliers The arrival of the automotive transplants from Japan over the last decade has brought about a different method of dealing with suppliers. Long known for close working relationships with suppliers, the Japanese transplants brought a new focus on supplier...

The Supplier Selection Decision in Strategic Partnerships
September 22, 1990... The Supplier Selection Decision in Strategic Partnerships The concept of partnerships between buyers and suppliers is receiving increasing attention in American industry. This article examines the issue of supplier selection in situations where the firm is considering a partnership type of...