Supply chain management in SMEs within the defence / aerospace Industry - a case of simplification or increased complexity?
| dc.contributor.author | Moore, David M. | - |
| dc.contributor.author | Neal, Derrick J. | - |
| dc.contributor.author | Antill, Peter D. | - |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2012-08-22T23:01:38Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2012-08-22T23:01:38Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2001-02-01T00:00:00Z | - |
| dc.description.abstract | This paper presents an overview of the rapidly changing nature of the European defence and aerospace industry. In particular the paper identifies a number of key issues associated with the dynamic of supply chain management in respect of Small to Medium-sized Enterprise’s (SME’s) at the 2nd, 3rd and 4th tier levels. A number of issues are raised concerning the current/future relationships between SME’s and prime contractors. Particular emphasis is placed on buyer/ supplier power and the development of SME strategies in response to the industry changes. The paper suggests a number of areas that need to be researched to investigate the developing view of strategy and strategic options for SME’s in light of the industry re-structuring within the context of the concept of strategic fit and | en_UK |
| dc.identifier.issn | 1469-3429 | - |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/7504 | |
| dc.title | Supply chain management in SMEs within the defence / aerospace Industry - a case of simplification or increased complexity? | en_UK |
| dc.type | Article | - |