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AbstractThis article describes and analyses observations from a longitudinal case study to advance an understanding of operations strategy formation as a continuous process. The managerial practices of...
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View ArticleThe use of EDI for interorganisational co-operation and co-ordination in the...
AbstractThis article analyses the moderation effect of co-operation on electronic data interchange (EDI) adoption, and the influence of EDI use on the co-ordinating activities in the automotive supply...
View ArticleInternet supporting the procurement process: lessons from four case studies
AbstractIndustrial relationships among companies within the supply chain and procurement processes are changing to cope with new threats and opportunities arising from Internet technologies. The...
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