This study aims to investigate how supply chain partners develop absorptive capability in terms of three learning processes (exploration, assimilation and exploitation). We propose and empirically assess a taxonomy that classifies supply chain relationships based on differences in absorptive...

Introduction to contract manufacturing relationships -- Fundamentals of managing contract manufacturing relationships -- Research access to management of contract manufacturing relationships -- Empirical findings on the management of contract manufacturing relationships 92 -- Findings on the...

Resource and supplier relationship management continues to play a critical role in the efficiency of the supply chain and its competitive positioning. The current study sought to establish how the paint manufacturing industry's performance is influenced by resource allocation (finance, human,...