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Author: | Huber, B. Sweeney, E. Smyth, A. |
Title: | Purchasing consortia and electronic markets - A procurement direction in integrated supply chain management |
Journal: | Electronic markets
2004 : VOL. 14:4, p. 284-294 |
Index terms: | Markets Electronic commerce Purchasing Supply chain Management |
Freeterms: | e-commerce Procurement |
Language: | eng |
Abstract: | There has been little empirical research investigation in supply chain management literature (hereafter as: litr.) on purchasing (here as: purch.) consortium issues focusing on a detailed analysis of ICT-based procurement strategies. Based on the exploration of academic litr. and two surveys among purch. organizations as well as e-marketplaces/procurement service providers (PSPs) in the automotive and electronics industry sectors, the research methodology follows a positivistic approach to assess the overall statement: 'Effective participation in electronic purch. consortia (EPC) can have the potential to enhance competitive advantage. |
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