The aim of the research reported in this thesis is to gain understanding of globalsourcing practices of companies in the UK and to develop a framework to improvesourcing strategy implementation. This research was conducted by carrying outliterature review, analysis of case studies through...

Many executives are currently striving to develop world-class manufacturing operations to ensure that they remain competitive in increasingly global markets. To do this, they are adopting a range of practices, from organisational changes such as empowerment and teamwork to the use of techniques...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to understand how the full potential of the global phenomenon “Six Sigma” can be realised in low volume, high complex manufacturing. Design/methodology/approach – The research reported on in this paper is based on a case study company – ComplexCo...

Purpose – This study aims to explain how supply chain alignment, which remains a major challenge for supply chains, can be achieved and its implications for business performance (BP) by testing the strengths of the relationships between previously identified enablers, supply chain alignment...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to study the potential for improving sustainability performance in food supply networks by implementing collaborative distribution. Food supply chains generate a significant portion of CO 2 emissions, because of the large volume of food transportation and...