Replaced with revised version of paper 08/31/06.

This paper describes the relationship between supply-chain management practices and new product development over time in the North American confectionery manufacturing industry. Using data from a survey of new product development managers, results indicate that buyer involvement and supplier...

The economics of an innovative long stem rose production system are examined as a specialized perpetual production system as well as an enterprise integrated with other typical greenhouse products. Commercial quality cut roses can be grown in a single stem system from cuttings. Economic...

Subsector, or industry strategic planning is a potentially useful tool that can be designed to enhance the overall performance and competitiveness of a commodity industry across the industry's inter-dependent vertical segments. Industry strategic planning provides a framework for industry...