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| Author: | Baines, T. Kay, G. |
| Title: | Manufacturing sourcing practices and relationships |
| Journal: | International Journal of Logistics Management
2002 : VOL. 13:2, p. 101-127 |
| Index terms: | Manufacturing industry Competitiveness Organizational research Production planning Service management United Kingdom |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | The paper describes a survey of 3500 of UK companies, and reports on current and intended manufacturing sourcing practices; the associated decision-making processes; and the principal motives behind sourcing decisions. Key findings demonstrate a strong and ambitious trend towards open, integrated relationships between manufacturers and their principal suppliers |
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