A multidimensional framework for understanding outsourcing arrangements

Journal of Supply Chain Management

Volumn 43, Issue 4, 2007, Pages 3-15

  Sanders, Nada R ^a   Locke, Art ^b   Moore, Curtis B ^a   Autry, Chad W ^a  

^a TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b NOKIA RESEARCH CENTER   (United States)

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EID: 35348865641     PISSN: 15232409     EISSN: 1745493X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1745-493X.2007.00037.x     Document Type: Article

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