Strategic alliance-based global sourcing strategy for competitive advantage: A conceptual framework and research propositions

Journal of International Marketing

Volumn 9, Issue 4, 2001, Pages 30-58

  Murray, Janet Y ^a  

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EID: 0038967777     PISSN: 1069031X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1509/jimk.9.4.30.19938     Document Type: Article

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