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Showing 1 to 20 of 25 for “"Supplier development."”.
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The Role of Supplier Willingness in Supplier Development
The dissertation is a case study focusing on supplier development (SD) practices of SMEs in information technology outsourcing (ITO) sector. From the dyadic perspective, the research explored three key issues: (1) supplier development activities of SME firms in ITO sector, (2) the role of supplier …
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Supplier development Practices in the South African Motor Industry
… was to determine the nature and extent of supplier development policy, strategy and practices in the South African (SA) motor industry. This fills a gap in the SA motor industry literature by focusing exclusively and comprehensively on the topic of supplier development. Multiple data …
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Supplier Development framework analysis in South Africa's upstream oil & gas sector
… and international respondents involved in supplier development programmes within the Oil & Gas sector. The aim of the research was to investigate the difficulties that confront local small businesses, and examine opportunities for outsourcing services to SMEs and encouraging development of …
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Theory and practice of supplier development for small and medium sized enterprises
Supplier development means organizations and their suppliers working together towards a common goal which involves establishing long term business partnerships with selected suppliers. It is based on the principle that suppliers and clients can gain more benefit through cooperation, rather than …
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Supplier Development Framework in Supply Chain Cybersecurity Evaluation of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
Modern organizations rely on suppliers to meet customer needs and improve operations. However, the interconnectedness between organizations and their suppliers, brought about by digital transformation, has led to an increase in significant cyber breaches. To mitigate these risks, organizations use …
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Enablers and barriers to the implementation of inclusive enterprise and supplier development in South Africa
… growth, inequality persists. Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) was introduced to promote economic transformation for small, medium, and micro-enterprises (SMMEs). The conceptual framing of ESD is consistent with Social Innovation and Inclusive Innovation frameworks which advocate for …
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Southern Africa and Agro-processing: Investigating the state of agricultural RVCs and the role of South African food retailers in regional supplier development
… so with public-private collaboration and strong developmental regionalism. Agricultural and agro-processing regional value chains are a mechanism through which countries can upgrade their production capabilities, while supporting poor communities and driving economic development. Unfortunately, …
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Inhalte und Elemente für eine Entwicklung von Lieferanten von fahrrelevanten Komponenten für Elektrofahrzeuge im Ersatzteilgeschäft der Automobilindustrie
… of electromobility, good cooperation between supplier and customer is becoming increasingly important. The emerging spare parts business for driving-related components for electric vehicles offers companies the opportunity to set themselves apart from other market competitors through a high …
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How to develop suppliers within an Extended Enterprise towards a Digital Enterprise
… However, an onerous organisational development and change programme is required to adopt such innovations and move towards a digital enterprise. Research into organisational change tends to be set within the confines of a single firm. Occasionally, it includes clusters of …
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Competitive pricing and learning in CPU sockets
… the socket and the processor. Independent suppliers then manufacture the sockets and Intel validates the design of the sockets before they are sold to the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Sockets are the preferred mode of processor attachment for OEMs; however, the increase in price …
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The implications of lead firm sourcing strategies and value chain governance on suppliers and sector development: the case of the South African textile and apparel industry
… in coordinating production networks and shaping supplier relationships. However, little research has focused on the strategies of lead firms from the Global South, particularly in Africa's apparel industry. Through an integrated analysis of value chain governance, trade, and industrial policies, …
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Geospatial Business Location Implications for Mississippi-Based Nissan Group Changing to Electrical Vehicle (EV) Production
… highlights the concentration of Nissan Tier 1 suppliers around its Canton manufacturing operations in the Midwest and Southern U.S., indicating an efficient supply chain and regional economic impact.</p> <p>In Mississippi, the transition to EV production is projected to create 4,415 jobs and …
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Building a framework for determining the optimal supplier shipping performance
… companies aim for perfect on-time delivery from suppliers, since late deliveries can cause supply disruptions and raise the cost of inventory, transportation and coordination. But this assumes that companies do not incur expenses in increasing or maintaining supplier performance. Our thesis looks …
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Sustainability in the Leather Industry: Exploring the relationship between Social Sustainability Drivers, Practices and Indicators
… supply chain actors are proven to have distinct supplier development roles towards a socially sustainable supply chain and are largely collaborative instead of competitive. Due to the highly collaborative nature of leather supply chain actors, social sustainability practices implemented and …
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Fuel cells : manufacturing strategy for emerging technologies
… identify core components, assess options for supplier development, determine operations requirements and examine options for capacity expansion. The business plan provided input into the project volumes of production. The production volumes were utilized to perform cost analysis. Cost analysis …
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Integrating SMEs into value chains: an accelerated growth plan for South Africa
… levels (World Bank, 2018). The National Development Plan (2013) envisioned that by 2030, 90% of new jobs in the country will be created by small and growing enterprises. Worryingly however, South Africa lags in meeting its target for job creation as set out in the National Development …
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Is the pharmaceutical industry ready for value based procurement?
… for a company, this approach can often alienate suppliers and leave untapped value on the table. This additional value can be captured through long-term supplier development and collaborative work to utilize a supplier's knowledge, while maximizing the value proposition both for the company and …
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Quality Measurement in the Wood Products Supply Chain
… entities, but as part of complex networks of suppliers and customers, linked together by flows of materials and information. Evidence suggests that a high degree of integration between supply chain members is essential to achieve superior market and financial performance. This study …
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Contributions of a minerals industry cluster to sustainable development: A case study on human and social capital in Richards Bay, South Africa
… whether it can be a catalyst for sustainable development, economically, socially and environmentally is in question. Field work was carried out in Richards Bay to analyse the development contributions of the local aluminium industry cluster in terms of two of the five capitals essential for …
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Business Development Services (BDS) and SMME Development in South Africa
… and private organisations offering business development services (BDS) are required to assist small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) help government to address unemployment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are recognised for the crucial role they play in activating and supporting …
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