A framework for comparing outsourcing strategies in multi-layered supply chains

International Journal of Production Economics

Volumn 97, Issue 3, 2005, Pages 318-328

  Abdel Malek, Layek ^a   Kullpattaranirun, Tarathorn ^b   Nanthavanij, Suebsak ^c  

^a NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY   (United States)

^b MAHANAKORN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY   (Thailand)

^c THAMMASAT UNIVERSITY   (Thailand)

Author keywords

E bidding purchasing; Long term partnerships; Multi layered supply chain logistics; Safety stock; Tandem queues

Indexed keywords

COMPETITION; COMPUTER SIMULATION; COSTS; ESTIMATION; MATERIALS HANDLING; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; OUTSOURCING;

E-BIDDING/PURCHASING; LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIPS; MULTI-LAYERED SUPPLY-CHAIN LOGISTICS; SAFETY STOCKS; TANDEM QUEUES;

INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT;

EID: 20344407355     PISSN: 09255273     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpe.2004.09.001     Document Type: Article

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