BUYER-SELLER RELATIONSHIPS IN JUST-IN-TIME PURCHASING ENVIRONMENTS

Authors
GILBERT FW YOUNG JA ONEAL CR
Citation
Fw. Gilbert et al., BUYER-SELLER RELATIONSHIPS IN JUST-IN-TIME PURCHASING ENVIRONMENTS, Journal of business research, 29(2), 1994, pp. 111-120
Citations number
32
Categorie Soggetti
Business
Journal title
Journal of business research → ACNP
ISSN journal
01482963
Volume
29
Issue
2
Year of publication
1994
Pages
111 - 120
Database
ISI
SICI code
0148-2963(1994)29:2<111:BRIJPE>2.0.ZU;2-Q
Abstract
Manufacturers involved in just-in-time production systems must also fo rm close relationships with suppliers if waste reduction, higher quali ty products, and reduced operating costs are to be achieved. This pape r describes the operational characteristics of JIT purchasing, examine s specific relational characteristics between buyers and sellers influ enced by the adoption of JIT systems, and describes the results of tes ts which differentiate firms.