Supplier segmentation in the automotive industry: A dyadic approach of a managerial model

International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management

Volumn 34, Issue 1, 2004, Pages 12-38

  Svensson, Göran ^a  

^a LINNAEUS UNIVERSITY   (Sweden)

Author keywords

Channel relations; Corporate strategy; Selection; Sourcing; Suppliers; Vendors

Indexed keywords

EID: 32544451304     PISSN: 09600035     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/09600030410515664     Document Type: Article

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