Key characteristics of SME procurement: An empirical study

James, Peter; Saad, Mohammed; Douglas, Andrew; Phillips, Wendy

Abstract

This research is part of the i-Compete project on improving competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the South West of England through best practice procurement. It is jointly funded by the ERDF (through Universities South West), the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) and supported by Beacon South West. This paper gives a brief overview of the literature before exploring whether the findings on SMEs in the South West of England supported or challenged that previous research

• Presentation Conference Type: Conference Paper (unpublished)
• Conference Name: IPSERA Conference 2012
• Start Date: Apr 1, 2012
• End Date: Apr 4, 2012
• Publication Date: Apr 1, 2012
• Publicly Available Date: Jun 7, 2019
• Peer Reviewed: Not Peer Reviewed
• Keywords: procurement performance, SMEs, procurement skills and best practice
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/948465
• Additional Information: Title of Conference or Conference Proceedings : IPSERA Conference 2012