In this paper, we present the notion of buyer-supplier relationship architecture. The relationship architecture emphasizes the aspects of just-in-time that relates to linking with suppliers and customers. We conceptualize it to be composed of quality considerations from suppliers, information...

The strategic importance of vendor evaluation is well established in the purchasing literature. Several evaluation methodologies that consider multiple performance attributes have been proposed for vendor evaluation purposes. While these techniques range from scoring models that utilize prior...

Goodwill formation is a complex process and many factors influence the formation of goodwill of a firm. The implications of advertising enabled goodwill formation are reported in several articles in the research literature. In this paper, we extend this stream of research by including quality in...

In this study, we examine the relationship between Vertical Integration (VI) and Environmental Performance (EP) to understand the impact of Stakeholder exposure on organizational behavior. We collected data on emissions, environmental initiatives, and financial information in the...

Considering multiple attributes while evaluating request for quotes (RFQs) responses from suppliers is gaining significant importance in industrial procurement. While price has traditionally been the most important factor in evaluating RFQ responses, incorporation of non-price attributes such as...

A model for scheduling baggage-handling facilities in congested airports is presented. The model assigns the baggage of departing flights to available piers in the baggage-handling facility. It adopts an activity selection algorithm that is generally used to assign limited infrastructure...