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Traditional Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) models, implicitly assume that all items that are received are perfect …. Although recent EOQ models for items with imperfect quality, which relax this assumption, are closer to real-world problems … and purchasing price. We model and analyze the problem under two conditions: (1) assuming there is no relationship between …
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Supply chain management is becoming critical as firms recognize that competition is shifting from company versus company to supply chain versus supply chain. Two important factors in building successful supplier relations are (1) defining criteria to select and evaluate suppliers and (2)...
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purchasing processes and fulfilment of the end-user expectations. While the customer-oriented development of public services and …
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This paper contributes to the emerging theory of purchasing competence. First, it replicates and cross-validates the …
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Large retailers’ suppliers selection criteria are changing towards a greater attention to factors that can increase variety and differentiation of assortments. This paper aims to analyze the changes in which small and medium manufacturers are involved as retailers’ suppliers. A survey on a...
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In this paper, the joint problem of ordering and offering price discount by a supplier to his sole/major buyer is analyzed. The objective is to induce the buyer to alter his order schedule and size so that the supplier can benefit from lower set up, ordering, and inventory holding costs. We...
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Presents eight case studies of the indirect effects of multinationals on employment in six host countries. Includes a sample set of questionnaires addressed to local production units, sub-contractors and multinational subsidiaries contacted in the Brazilian study.
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participation in research and development and the purchasing of raw material, and improved support services. Bibliography, diagrams …
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When earnings decline in the face of rising production costs, farmers may find leasing and renting more attractive than owning their equipment. This-study provides information to cooperative machinery dealers and production credit associations on the benefits, drawbacks, and potential of leasing...
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This study of operations and services was requested by the Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association of Baraboo, Wisconsin. It appraises nearly 20 years of operations following a transition from terminal market and private treaty selling to auction markets. Goal setting, consolidation or...
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