Circular economy (CE) can arguably produce various performance benefits. Using meta-
analysis and structural equation modeling (MASEM), this study synthesizes the findings from …

Mediation models have been widely used in many disciplines to better understand the
underlying processes between independent and dependent variables. Despite their …

Purpose The authors empirically examine purchasing strategy typologies based on strategic
intent (ie competitive priorities) and practices used to achieve these priorities. The authors …

The competitive advantage purchasing provides has been debated for decades. For a novel
perspective we derive a theoretical framework grounded in the knowledge-based view in …

Because firms do not operate in isolation, they are bound by the structure of the networks in
which they are embedded. This structure has implications on a firm's ability to access …

Sustainable development is an essential purpose behind formulation of government policies
because of its contribution to socio-economic and environmental well-being. The research …

Abstract Purchasing and Supply Management (PSM) decisions, such as make-or-buy or
vendor selections, are highly dependent on the cooperation of several functions in decision …

Although the relationships among different dimensions of value creation, characteristics of
dyadic relationships and value concepts are well studied, they have been conceptualized …

For over a quarter of a century now, the International Purchasing and Supply Education &
Research Association (IPSERA) conference has been dedicated to the progression of …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate how manufacturing strategies could
affect the supplier selection criteria used by business firms. Design/methodology/approach …