Browsing by Author "Smart, Alan"

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  • E-procurement and its impact on supply management - evidence from industrial case studies 
    Smart, Alan (Taylor & FrancisTaylor & Francis, 2010-12-01)
    Many buying firms have adopted e-procurement systems, yet the impact of these applications is still being assessed by both academics and practitioners alike. This paper examines the use of e-procurement within four ...
  • eBusiness and supply chain integration 
    Smart, Alan (Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2008-01-01)
    Purpose - The purpose of this study is to examine how four large organisations have approached the implementation of new eBusiness mechanisms: namely online order processing, eProcurement, reverse auctions, and a private ...
  • Exploring supply chain opportunities in the UK utilities sector and the supporting role of eMarketplaces 
    Smart, Alan (Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2005-09-01)
    Purpose - Since the privatization of UK utilities, few studies have examined supply chain management (SCM) in the sector. This paper aims to investigate the state of development of the SCM concept and the role of the ...
  • Exploring the business case for e-procurement 
    Smart, Alan (Emerald Group Publishing LimitedEmerald Group Publishing Limited, 2010-01-01)
    Purpose – Although e-procurement has been adopted in many industries, the business case for this technology has only partially been explored in the literature. This paper aims to investigate, through a case study approach, ...
  • The role of e-procurement in purchasing management 
    Smart, Alan (Cranfield University, 2010-06)
    This exposition summarises research published in several academic articles, in order to meet the requirements of PhD by publication. The focus of the work is on the role of electronic procurement in management of the ...