This paper examines a development process in which a firm explores alternative approaches for the development of a single product. To do this, the firm employs competing internal teams, but it also needs to involve key suppliers who are responsible for the development of a key component (or...

We consider the actions of two suppliers investing in pollution abatement innovations and also choosing end-of-pipe pollution reduction levels when the buyer chooses different sourcing strategies. To encourage improvements in environmental performance of suppliers in emerging economies, the...

Purpose: The purpose of the article is to examine the justification for encouraging SME involvement in public procurement, as a means to stimulate innovation.Design/methodology/approach: By applying a post-positivistic/non-disciplinary approach the paper combines a narrative literature review of...

With growing concerns on pollutant emissions from manufacturing processes, emission taxation is becoming increasingly popular by many governments, aiming to incentivize firms' emission reduction efforts. In some industries, however, the amount of pollutant emissions largely depends on the...