The Sourcing Hub and Upstream Supplier Networks
February 4, 2015
In this paper, we explore the concept of the sourcing hub as a value-enabling mechanism in the upstream raw material supply chain by exploring when (i.e. under what market and economic conditions) a firms's active management of relationships with direct suppliers and raw material suppliers can result in a more eefficient supply chain.
Does Organizational Forgetting Affect Vendor Quality Performance? An Empirical Investigation
January 22, 2015
With increased outsourcing of manufacturing activities, many firms have implemented programs to ensure quality in their supply chains, yet despite these efforts, quality issues persist in supply chains.
Managing Value in Supply Chain - Case Studies on the Sourcing Hub Concept
January 15, 2014
A firm’s raw material sourcing knowledge can be a strategic resource, and therefore we explore how firms can capture and use this knowledge. We examine the sourcing experiences of four firms in four different countries in the automotive industry and identify the raw material sourcing knowledge‐related parameters with appropriate theoretical explanations.
