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Managing the global supply chain: A SME perspective1

Tan, E. N.; Smith, G.; Saad, M.

Authors

E. N. Tan

G. Smith

Mohammed Saad Mohammed.Saad@uwe.ac.uk
Associate Lecturer - CBAL - BAM - UBAM0001



Abstract

This paper aims to highlight the underlying factors that contribute to the effective management of a global supply chain from the perspective of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Global competition has placed considerable pressure on SMEs to improve on cost and efficiency, to provide value-added services to meet market demand, leading to a need for them to re-examine their competitive strategies. Through a case study on a UK firm, GB Electronics Ltd (GBE), the 'key motives, 'enablers and 'inhibitors of supply chain management, particularly related to cultural differences, were investigated. A framework for effective collaboration was then established to provide an insight into possible ways of addressing these issues adequately within SMEs.

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Apr 1, 2006
Journal Production Planning and Control
Print ISSN 0953-7287
Electronic ISSN 1366-5871
Publisher Taylor & Francis
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 17
Issue 3
Pages 238-246
DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/09537280500285417
Keywords supply chain management, cultural differences, small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), case study
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1045500
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09537280500285417