Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to propose a tool, the Agile Supply Chain Transformation Matrix (ASCTM), and the implementation methodology for a systematic approach to achieve agility in the supplier‐buyer supply chain. Design/methodology/approach – The conceptual framework for...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of supply chain lead‐time averages and variability on an organization's financial performance. Design/methodology/approach – The “executive” list for manufacturers, consisting of 1,264 individuals of the Institute of Supply...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to understand how information technology (IT) is used to enhance supply chain performance. Design/methodology/approach – A large‐scale survey and semi‐structured interviews were used to collect industry data. Findings – Two distinct dimensions to...

Purpose – The objective of this paper is to present different perspectives on building “trust” among supply chain participants working on construction projects. Design/methodology/approach – A case study methodology was adopted; with five construction projects selected as five case studies...

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to identify and apply an appropriate methodology for evaluating and ranking potential suppliers. Design/methodology/approach – Essential characteristics of suppliers that must be considered in the supplier selection process are identified. Risk to the...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop an analytical model for assessing the performance of supplier relationships (SRs). The majority of performance measurement models incorporate hard quantitative measures that are not appropriate for the soft features of business relationships....

Purpose – The purpose of this research is to provide a window into the supply chain practices of the small and medium enterprise sector in Pakistan. Design/methodology/approach – The Small and Medium Enterprise Center (SMEC) at the Lahore University of Management Sciences undertook a survey...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide insight into the major supply chain issues of the automotive manufacturing industry in the southern USA. Design/methodology/approach – This paper is based on the results of a survey of automotive suppliers in Tennessee and Alabama. The survey...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present the relationship between supply chain linkages and supply chain performance (cost‐containment and reliability of supply chain partners). Design/methodology/approach – Multivariate regression models are developed in order to identify the...

Purpose – The purpose of this research is to empirically investigate the role of firm size in the use of e‐procurement applications that vary in their ability to facilitate supply chain integration. Design/methodology/approach – The sample was drawn from members of the Institute for Supply...