International Journal of Purchasing and Materials Management articles from January 1997

International Journal of Purchasing and Materials Management archives from January 1997

Procurement reform and MIS project success. (Management Information System)
January 1, 1997... INTRODUCTION In 1992, the United States General Accounting Office (GAO) reviewed Management Information Systems (MIS) projects and concluded: Developing and modernizing government information systems is a difficult and complex process. Again...

Empowering the purchasing function: moving to team decisions.
January 1, 1997... INTRODUCTION The 1990s have been witness to many new trends in organizations, particularly with regard to people and quality. Organizations have sought to become more efficient by reducing staff through layoffs and early retirements, shedding...

Supplier selection criteria in the healthcare industry: a comparison of importance and performance.
January 1, 1997... INTRODUCTION The cost of healthcare has gained considerable attention in recent years. Over the past decade, healthcare costs have risen significantly faster than the consumer price index, and calls for substantial cost reductions are...

Integrating product life cycle and purchasing strategies.
January 1, 1997... INTRODUCTION Linkages, integration, synergy, competitive advantage, distinctive competence, and interdependence - if these words sound familiar, they should: They represent the strategic battle cry of management in the competitive environment...

Case-based reasoning systems in purchasing: applications and development.
January 1, 1997... In today's intensely competitive and turbulent global market, improving the quality of critical purchasing management decisions will result in significant increases in corporate profitability.[1] However, improving decision quality in this...

The meaning and origin of trust in buyer-supplier relationships.
January 1, 1997... INTRODUCTION Partnerships or alliances between suppliers and buyers are increasing in frequency and importance. Much evidence supports this statement. Lorange and Roos provide numerous examples of successful alliances in both Europe and the...