importance of different supply networks at different points in time, and about the attitudes of different groups of consumers … supply. It shows too that consumers' attitudes towards both commercial and non‐commercial exchanges were complex and …

Purpose – There is a view that firms should decide between a lean or agile approach to supply management primarily on …. Design/methodology/approach – The paper reports a case study focusing on one of the supply chains serving a major UK shipyard …, sales, production, materials management and engineering/design) from each company within the defined supply chain. Findings …

Purpose – The paper's aim is to evaluate the changing patterns of defence requirements and their implications on supply … there are major changes currently taking place that have major impacts on defence supply relationships. The authors find a … service for several decades. TLM is widely acknowledged as requiring much closer partnerships in the defence supply chain, in …

between prices, demand and supply. Since vacancy rates are not observable, the demand-supply mismatches are identified using a … markets when complete demand, supply and pricing data are not available. The model may also be useful when data are available …

on performance. Unlike previous published studies that concentrate on formal training, this empirical analysis includes … both formal and informal training. Performance is measured in terms of turnover, employee growth, and survival. It also … includes consideration of the firm's context on both training approach and performance.Design/methodology/approach – Survey …