Outputs (4)

The threat to core competence posed by developing closer supply chain relationships (2006)
Journal Article

Supply bases have been rationalised and now fewer “preferred” suppliers are in direct contact with customers, who demand more personal attention and greater responsiveness from them. In developing closer supplier relationships, the exchange of propri... Read More about The threat to core competence posed by developing closer supply chain relationships.

Outsourcing engineering commodity procurement (2006)
Journal Article

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to introduce and provide an insight into the benefits of outsourcing the procurement function for engineering commodity items. Design/methodology/approach - Research into the literature presents the development... Read More about Outsourcing engineering commodity procurement.

Application of lean visual process management tools (2006)
Journal Article

Visual process management tools have been developed by lean practitioners as communication aids and are used to help drive operations and processes in real time. Three case studies from aerospace companies describe the physical visual tools that have... Read More about Application of lean visual process management tools.

Transformation of the European auto industry: the future of lean (2006)
Journal Article