Supplier management in German manufacturing companies : An empirical investigation

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dc.contributor.authorSzwejczewski, Marek-
dc.contributor.authorGoffin, Keith-
dc.contributor.authorLemke, Fred-
dc.contributor.authorPfeiffer, Rolf-
dc.contributor.authorLohmüller, Bertram-
dc.date.accessioned2011-05-17T23:28:43Z
dc.date.available2011-05-17T23:28:43Z
dc.date.issued2001-01-01T00:00:00Z-
dc.description.abstractA key issue for manufacturers is supplier management, i.e. organising the optimal flow of high quality, value-for-money materials or components from appropriate innovative suppliers. Many companies now recognise the central role that supplier management plays in achieving long-term competitive advantage. This paper presents the results of a study of supplier management practices in Germany, contrasted against those in the UK. It identifies a key difference – German manufacturers have not reduced their supplier base as much as the companies in the UK. However, it appears that German manufacturers will be reducing their supplier base in the near future, although they are likely to follow a policy of multiple sourcing rather than single-sourcing from suppliers. The results of the research have strong implications for German companies as they clearly indicate the potential for performance improvement through the adoption of best practices in the field of supplier managemenen_UK
dc.identifier.citationMarek Szwejczewski, Keith Goffin, Fred Lemke, Rolf Pfeiffer and Bertram Lohmüller, Supplier management in German manufacturing companies : An empirical investigation, International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management, 2001, Vol 31, issue 5, 354-373en_UK
dc.identifier.issn0960-0035-
dc.identifier.urihttp://dx.doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000005514-
dc.identifier.urihttp://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/4201
dc.language.isoen_UKen_UK
dc.publisherEmerald Group Publishing Limiteden_UK
dc.subjectGermanyen_UK
dc.subjectManufacturing industryen_UK
dc.subjectSupply-chain managementen_UK
dc.subjectSurveysen_UK
dc.subjectUnited Kingdomen_UK
dc.titleSupplier management in German manufacturing companies : An empirical investigationen_UK
dc.typeArticleen_UK

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