Purpose – The primary purpose of this paper is to develop a context‐dependent, multi‐perspective and multilevel concept called “trust” among supply chain members (SCM); second, to classify trust; third, to classify available literature and finally, to propose areas for future research....

Purpose – Coordinated supply chain is concerned with managing dependencies between various members and joint efforts of all members to achieve mutually defined goals. The purpose of this paper is to identify and prioritize the factors for a coordinated supply chain. Design/methodology/approach...

Purpose – The purpose of this commentary is to discuss the interpretation of the work by Alam and Bagchi in the larger context of foreign direct investment (FDI) in practice. Design/methodology/approach – This commentary is an essay. Findings – While this paper does a creditable job of...

Purpose – The purpose of this commentary is to outline an extension of the position of the focal article regarding importance of location‐based advantages, and to provide a critique related to conceptual development of country‐level supply chain capability (SCC)....

There exists an association between Supply Chain Quality Management (SCQM) and supply chain competence. To verify such claims, data was collected from Hong Kong based firms. The data showed in most cases an association could be established between SCQM initiatives and the supply chain...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore how high‐performing companies in the fashion industry align their supply chain strategy with their competitive priorities. Design/methodology/approach – In order to answer the research question, case study research on four fashion companies...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the effects of communicative interaction on meaning construction in three focus group interviews. Design/methodology/approach – Within the framework of cultural‐historical activity theory, Bakhtin's perspectives of communicative interaction...

More sophisticated customer demand chains and electronic business pose new challenges to supply chain management. Delivery sizes decrease as a result of more deliveries directly to the point of use. Customers are demanding products and deliveries customised to their specific needs. Also, the...

Discusses supply chain management practices, with emphasis on purchasing, in Botswana (a developing country). Focuses on problems facing business operations and how to improve the situation. Presents the views of purchasing personnel from public and private organizations and of students taking...

An efficient supply chain is becoming increasingly important as globalization and technological advancement combine to make the modern marketplace more competitive than ever. An example of this can be seen at Matsushita, a Japanese‐based industry leader who has had to fight to remain...