Supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to access finance has received rapidly-rising attention in recent years. In some countries, large buyers in supply chains are considering credit guarantee schemes (CGS) through which the credit coverage can be extended to assist their SME suppliers....

In recent years, the number of small businesses obtaining federal contracts has declined.This examination seeks to explore the possible barriers imposed by Lean Purchasing and Supplier Management (Lean PSM) principles on small businesses attempting to enter the federal market. The Lean Aerospace...