Examines the central proposition that the marketing‐purchasing of ew industrial manufacturing technologies involves the …

operating supplies purchasing environment to examine which better predicted customer satisfaction, trust, and supplier …

do not evolve in isolation. Support factors for supplier alliances include purchasing’s accountability for their actions …, the use of information technology, the perceived importance of the purchasing and supply management (PSM) function, and … the degree of participation in strategic purchasing activities. In addition, PSM engages in cost and price …

same time developing more aggressive and executive supported purchasing, supply base and sourcing strategies, because …

Analyses changes taking place within purchasing and its environment. Interpreting such trends wisely will be necessary … to achieve an optimal relationship between purchasing and other organizational units. Addresses how changes in purchasing … rationale assessment, and determining effective purchasing strategy relative to prevailing economic conditions‐all of which are …

The focus of this paper is on purchasing and supplier involvement in the firm. Using the resource‐base view of the firm …, hypotheses are developed concerning purchasing/supplier involvement, strategic purchasing and firm’s financial performance. A … demonstrated. The research findings reveal that the hypotheses tested in the model are supported. Purchasing/supplier involvement …