The influence of purchasing strategies on manufacturing performance: An empirical study in Malaysia

Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management

Volumn 22, Issue 5, 2011, Pages 641-663

  Thrulogachantar, P ^a   Zailani, Suhaiza ^a  

^a SCHOOL OF PHYSICS   (Malaysia)

Author keywords

Malaysia; Purchasing techniques; Strategic manufacturing

Indexed keywords

COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS; COMPETITIVE BUSINESS; COMPETITIVE PRIORITIES; COMPLETE INFORMATION; COST MANAGEMENT; CYCLE TIME; DELIVERY SPEED; EMPIRICAL STUDIES; KEY COMPONENT; MALAYSIA; MANUFACTURING FIRMS; MANUFACTURING PERFORMANCE; NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS; RESEARCH LIMITATIONS; STRATEGIC MANUFACTURING; TIME LINE; VOLATILE MARKETS;

INDUSTRY; MANUFACTURE; SALES; SURVEYS;

INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH;

EID: 79959614374     PISSN: 1741038X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/17410381111134482     Document Type: Article

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