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An institutional theoretic perspective on forces driving adoption of lean production globally : China vis‐à‐vis the USA
Adriana Rossiter Hofer, Christian Hofer, Cuneyt Eroglu, Matthew A. WallerThe purpose of this paper is to assess the current state of implementation of lean production practices in China as compared to the USA. Moreover, an institutional‐theoretic…
The impact of buyer firm information connectivity enablers on supplier firm performance : A relational view
Nada R. Sanders, Chad W. Autry, David M. GligorThe purpose of this paper is to explore the impact of buyer investment in interorganizational, information‐related connectivity enablers on supplier firm performance within the…
Customer focus, supply‐chain relational capabilities and performance : Evidence from US manufacturing industries
Augustine A. Lado, Antony Paulraj, Injazz J. ChenThis paper aims to investigate the extent to which a firm's customer focus drives several interlinked facets of supply chain management and their relationships to customer service…
Potential methods of adjustment to declining imports of Russian roundwood for the Finnish pulp and paper industry
Teijo Palander, Lauri VesaThe purpose of this paper is to investigate optimal strategic decision alternatives for Finnish pulp production companies in response to rising export tariffs on Russian…
Evaluating reverse logistics programs: a suggested process formalization
Stefan E. Genchev, R. Glenn Richey, Colin B. GablerSuppliers, manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers alike are still considering reverse logistics (RL) to be the “necessary evil” in their day‐to‐day operations rather than an…
Honeymoons in supply chain relationships : The effects of financial capital, social capital and psychological commitment
Trond HammervollCooperation in logistics and supply chain management has most often been studied as a characteristic of a focal firm, rather than as a relationship property, and…
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