Search for dissertations about: "Supplier development"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 103 swedish dissertations containing the words Supplier development.

  1. 1. Experiencing supplier development : Supplier perceptions of supplier development and related barriers and enablers

    Author : Veronica S. Ülgen; Maria Björklund; Helena Forslund; Andreas Norrman; Linnéuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Logistics; Logistik;

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  2. 2. Supplier development within and beyond the dyad : Focusing on supplier experiences

    Author : Veronica S. Ülgen; Maria Björklund; Helena Forslund; Ala Pazirandeh Arvidsson; Linnéuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Supplier development; supplier perspective; interaction; complexities; incentives; agency theory; Logistics; Logistik;

    Abstract : Supplier development is an important buyer tool for enhancing supplier performanceand capability. However, it does not come with a guarantee for success. The reportedless-than-expected outcomes of supplier-development are sometimes explained by aone-way view of supplier development based in the buyer’s perspective. READ MORE

  3. 3. Supplier Involvement in Product Development: A Supplier Perspective

    Author : Filip Flankegård; Glenn Johansson; Anna Granlund; Peter E. Johansson; Anna Öhrwall Rönnbäck; Mälardalens universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; supplier involvement; supplier integration; supplier collaboration; NPD; manufacturing company; Innovation and Design; innovation och design;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the supplier perspective of supplier involvement in product development. Supplier involvement in product development is crucial for many companies to increase resource flexibility, access competence, reduce costs and time to market, among others. READ MORE

  4. 4. Development of suppliers and supply chains : Supplier development as a purchasing strategy

    Author : Johan Larsson; Björn Axelsson; Maria Huge Brodin; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : purchasing strategy supplier development;

    Abstract : Purchasing is a function that has developed form a more clerical function to a function of strategic importance over the last 20 years. As a result of this development we have observed that many fi rms engage in supplier development activities as a part of their purchasing strategy. READ MORE

  5. 5. Collaborative New Product Development : Supplier Selection and Purchasing

    Author : Lisa Melander; Fredrik Tell; Nicolette Lakemond; Maria Elmquist; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Supplier selection; NPD; Purchasing; case studies;

    Abstract : Suppliers provide new technology to firms and are important in firms‟ NPD. It is not sufficient for firms to select the most appropriate technology; they must also select the most appropriate supplier for their NPD. READ MORE