Critical success factors in managing global supply chains

Chan, Felix T. S., Chan, Hing Kai, Lau, Henry C. W. and Ip, Ralph W. L. (2008) Critical success factors in managing global supply chains. International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management, 15 (1). pp. 28-44. ISSN 1368-2148

Full text not available from this repository.

Abstract

Since the last decade, effective supply chain management has been regarded as the source of cost reduction, improvement of services, and gaining competitive advantages. Some researchers have already investigated several methods that could be employed to manage supply chains as well. However, not all companies can afford to implement all these methods properly. It is because these methods may not be suitable to every company or industry, and it would take a great effort (i.e. money) in doing so. This paper aims to highlight some critical success factors for managing global supply chains, which are obtained by analysis of case studies and related survey results in the literature. The focus of this paper would be put on the vendors' management side. It includes how to select vendors in lean and mass productions, the skills of developing and maintaining relationship by using product development and strategic suppliers' alliance. Suggestions will be given based on the evaluation of the cases and reported literature.

Item Type:	Article
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Norwich Business School
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Research Groups > Innovation, Technology and Operations Management
Depositing User:	Lucy Piper
Date Deposited:	10 Mar 2011 12:14
Last Modified:	19 Jan 2023 10:30
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/25907
DOI:	10.1504/IJMTM.2008.018238

Actions (login required)

View Item