Supply chain collaboration enables firms to achieve better performance. It requires close arrangements of collaborative practices among the participating members. Searching for better practices and ideas that lead to superior performance means that the chain members also need to benchmark their...

Implicit in the traditional model of communication is the assumption that an individual or organization sends a single message to one receiver, or class of receivers. However, in practice there are often multiple senders, targeted receivers and even messages. This paper proposes expanding the...

This paper considers supranational initiatives ‐ particularly those emanating from the Organisation for Economic Co‐operation and Development, the Financial Action Task Force and the Financial Stability Forum ‐ proposing changes in the regulation of offshore financial centres. The...

Addresses the question of whether the information needs of those engaged in marketing management are being delivered satisfactorily by information providers. It is plainly evident that the use of the Internet and the intranet as global communication tools has risen exponentially over the past...

Explains resistance to community policing in Germany in terms of historical and legal constraints. Notes similar problem areas in other countries, e.g. information exchange with the public and with other agencies. Recognizes the limitations of legislation in changing practices or attitudes....

Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the...

Purpose – This review seeks to consider the use of intellectual capital reporting to strengthen business‐to‐business partnerships. Design/methodology/approach – The piece uses a case study of QST, a quoted Taiwanese multinational in the fastener industry producing C‐class industrial...