Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore how a sourcing professional arrives at a decision to use an electronic reverse auction (eRA) to source a particular requirement by examining eRA appropriateness. Design/methodology/approach – Past eRA research findings are synthesized into a...

Purpose – To examine supply chain competences necessary to efficiently and/or effectively succeed in aftermarket support. Design/methodology/approach – Using the aerospace industry as a context, this paper provides a brief overview of aftermarket support practices and trends and discusses...