Abstract
In this paper, we present and discuss different frameworks for initiating a supply network. Thus, we try to understand how a firm designs a process of establishing a supply network and monitoring the network in the start-up phase, i.e. we study a firm’s effort at initiating and operating a supply network. Furthermore, we discuss different opportunities and problems that a firm may encounter in the process of designing a supply network. The paper is based on a case study of a main contractor (within the building industry) which during a period of time has changed its sourcing strategy and tried to establish and stabilise a supply network.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 19th Annual IMP Conference , 4-6 September 2003, Lugano Switzerland |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| Edition | CD-ROM |
| Publication status | Published - 4 Sept 2003 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 19th Annual IMP Conference 2003 - Lugano, Switzerland Duration: 4 Sept 2003 → 6 Sept 2003 Conference number: 19 |
Conference
| Conference | 19th Annual IMP Conference 2003 |
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| Country/Territory | Switzerland |
| City | Lugano |
| Period | 4/09/03 → 6/09/03 |