Linking sourcing and collaborative strategies to financial performance: The role of operational innovation

Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management

Volumn 18, Issue 1, 2012, Pages 46-59

  Oke, Adegoke ^a   Kach, Andrew ^b  

^a ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 84859434824     PISSN: 14784092     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.pursup.2012.01.001     Document Type: Article

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