Achieving state-of-the-art excellence and attaining the cost reductions associated with
outstanding logistics efforts is an obvious gain in terms of competitive edge and profitability …

Purpose–This paper aims to consider the problem of public procurement's contribution in
moving from the current global economic downturn and accelerating the economic recovery …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to explore and expound the factors that im**e on
the adoption and usage of industrial e‐markets. Design/methodology/approach–A review of …

Purpose–The purpose of this research paper is to analyze the concept of satisfaction in firm‐
supplier relationships. Design/methodology/approach–A quantitative approach is …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to highlight the efforts of a Spanish SME, Bodega
Pirineos, to combine technology and a customized strategy in communication management …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to investigate how small and medium‐sized travel
agencies as business customers perceive the benefits and barriers of Internet use that …

Purpose–Develo** countries are heavily dependent on the resources and commitment of
foreign providers to ensure successful adoption of advanced manufacturing technology …

Purpose–The purpose of the paper is to look in depth at the role of business‐to‐business
(B2b) eMarketplaces in supporting B2b relationships, identifying the successful business …

Demand–supply alignment as a means for value creation in the marketplace is not a new
concept either in the marketing or supply chain management literature. Recent …

E‐Services, or the company's portfolio of service offerings available to its customers through
the Internet, are an emerging area of interest to operations management. Yet little is known …