International Journal of Purchasing and Materials Management articles from September 1994

International Journal of Purchasing and Materials Management archives from September 1994

Effective cross-functional sourcing teams: critical success factors.
September 22, 1994... INTRODUCTION Within the United States, the organizational model featuring narrow, functional middle managers operating within a rigid, vertical, and functional alignment is rapidly becoming obsolete.[1] Firms can now benefit from an...

The long-term strategic impact of purchasing partnerships.
September 22, 1994... The strategic importance of purchasing has emerged clearly in recent years. The recognition of the potential to be gained through communication and cooperation has prompted many firms to move away from an adversarial buyer-seller stance. Instead,...

Just-in-time: a case study of the grind behind the glamour.
September 22, 1994... INTRODUCTION It has now been more than a decade since the active propagation of just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing techniques began in the United States.[1] Yet, in spite of all its stated advantages, not many companies outside Japan can claim...

Quality function deployment: the role of suppliers.
September 22, 1994... INTRODUCTION For the past decade, quality improvement has been the cornerstone of competitiveness for U.S. manufacturing firms. During this period, many suggestions have been offered for improving product quality in U.S firms. These include...

An assessment of the role of technical and risk evaluation factors in defense source selection decisions.
September 22, 1994... INTRODUCTION Whenever the federal government conducts an acquisition for supplies or services, it must do so in compliance with the myriad of laws and regulations that control the contracting process. By and large, the regulatory structure...

Values driving decisions in questionable purchasing situations.
September 22, 1994... INTRODUCTION During the past two decades, considerable attention has been paid to the ethics of purchasing professionals.[1] A principal finding has been that these professionals continue to be enticed, and in many cases acquiesce, to behavior...

Advances in Business Marketing and Purchasing: Mapping How Industry Buys.
September 22, 1994... In the fifth volume of this JAI Press series on business marketing and purchasing, editor Arch Woodside offers an interesting and insightful group of papers related to industrial buying decisions in the United States and Europe. Volume 5...