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Cooperative and voluntary wholesale groups: channel coordination and interfirm knowledge transfer
Tim BurkinkThis paper uses survey data to explore the impact of alternative wholesale‐retail structures (voluntary versus cooperative) on interfirm knowledge transfer. The results indicate…
Interoperability costs in the US automotive supply chain
Smita B. Brunnermeier, Sheila A. MartinConcurrent design and engineering in the supply chain are vital to the growing competitiveness of the US automotive industry. However, these innovative design and development…
Project alliancing vs project partnering: a case study of the Australian National Museum Project
Derek H.T. Walker, Keith Hampson, Renaye PetersSignificant differences between project partnering and project alliancing occur in the selection process, management structure of the organisations undertaking the project and…
Squaring online reverse auctions with the Caux Round Table Principles for Business
M.L. Emiliani, D.J. StecExamines if online reverse auctions are consistent with the Caux Round Table Principles for Business. Identifies numerous contradictions that contribute to the perpetuation of…
Questioning the relentless shift to offshore manufacturing
Roger D.H. Warburton, Roy StrattonThe last 20 years has seen a relentless shift to offshore manufacturing as retailers chase ever‐lower labor costs. The results of this strategy can now be evaluated and we propose…
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- Prof Beverly Wagner