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Purchasing orchestration practices – Introducing a purchasing-innovation framework

Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management, 2022
Ulrich Schmelzle
exaly   +2 more sources

Purchasing involvement in product development:

Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management, 1999
Both within academia and practice, the involvement of purchasing and suppliers in product development has attracted considerable attention during the last decade. However, most research is limited to the context of single development projects, focusing on possible short-term contributions such as the reduction of development lead-time. Long-term issues
Finn Wynstra
exaly   +3 more sources

A decision support system framework for purchasing management in supply chains

Journal of Business and Industrial Marketing, 2009
Purpose – This paper aims to propose the framework of a decision support system (DSS) to select the optimal number of suppliers that are candidate to join a supply chain network.Design/methodology/approach – The DSS bases the decision on the cost evaluation of the transaction among the buyer and the potentially available suppliers by way of a Monte ...
Nicola Costantino, Maria Pia Fanti, Mariagrazia Dotoli   +2 more
exaly   +2 more sources

Payment frameworks for the purchase of electronic products and services

Computer Standards & Interfaces, 2012
End users' demand for electronic contents and services is increasing dramatically. Vendors and service providers might want to obtain benefits by charging for their electronic contents and services. Thus, they might need to offer different payment protocols to make the payment. Payment frameworks appeared for this purpose.
Antonio Ruiz-Martínez, Óscar Cánovas Reverte, Antonio Fernandez Gómez-Skarmeta   +2 more
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A decision support framework for strategic purchasing

Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 2000
Abstract This paper illustrates that the make or buy is a strategic decision and has implications for the overall corporate strategy of the organisation by describing a model which involves analysing a number of strategic factors. In recent years, many companies have been moving significantly away from “making” towards “buying”. However, research has
McIvor, RT, Humphreys, PK, Lo, VHY
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A Framework for Purchasing and Integrated Product Teams

International Journal of Purchasing and Materials Management, 1996
Multi‐disciplinary teams have become essential to success in today's volatile business environment. However, many organizations have not been successful in implementing the team concept. This article discusses a group of case studies that examine the obstacles organizations encounter as they implement integrated product teams.
David J. Murphy, Michael E. Heberling
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A Framework for Understanding Sustainable Public Purchasing

Academy of Management Proceedings, 2018
Increasing scholarship within business and public management identifies the significant promise that sustainable public purchasing (SPP) has for reducing negative environmental impacts throughout the supply chain. While these studies identify the merits and limitations of SPP adoption and the mechanics of SPP implementation, a growing number of ...
Nicole Darnall, Justin Michael Stritch, Lily Hsueh, Stuart Bretschneider   +3 more
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The Sex Purchase Act: A Framework for Combating Prostitution

Science of Law, 2021
The Swedish Sex Purchase Act was enacted in 1996, and the Swedish Government imposed a ban on the sale of sexual services in Sweden. This law is aimed at combating prostitution. The article aims to offer policy makers and scholars a comprehensive presentation of the evidence and a ...
Roine Ceder, Oliver Eldegard
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Purchasing and Supply Management — A Conceptual Framework

1999
„Everyone can do purchasing“. This traditional attitude, prevalent in practice and theory alike, was one of the major roadblocks in the development of professional supply management. Compared to other business functions, for quite some time purchasing has lacked adequate recognition as a major contributor to achieving sustainable competitive advantages.
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Concept of a Purchasing and Supply Management Maturity Framework

2015
In this contribution an original Purchasing and Supply Management Maturity Framework (PSM2F) is going to be presented based on the findings of a comprehensive literature and empirical research and a comparative analysis of maturity/stage models published between 1983 and 2014 as well as (management) frameworks published between 1998 and 2014 in ...
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