Title :
UK sourcing practices and relationships
Author :
Baines, Tim ; Kay, Gwyn
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Ind. & Manuf. Sci., Cranfield Univ., Bedford, UK
fDate :
6/1/2002 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Many factors impact on the competitiveness of a manufacturer´s products and services, and amongst the most influential are product-sourcing practices. The challenge to an organisation is to choose the right sourcing practice, for the right product, at the right time. The authors present the latest industrial trends
Keywords :
management; production control; purchasing; stock control; UK sourcing practices; management; manufacturing strategy; product-sourcing; supply chain;
Journal_Title :
Manufacturing Engineer
DOI :
10.1049/me:20020309
