Purpose–In view of a lack of understanding of the consequences of performance‐based
contracting (PBC), this paper aims to reveal deeper insights into the mechanisms inherent to …

Purpose–Although performance‐based contracting (PBC) is gaining importance in
manufacturing industries, corresponding research is still in its infancy. In order to provide a …

Although advanced services, or so called integrated solutions, have increasingly received
attention in the literature, no coherent body of literature exists, and the relational dimensions …

Manufacturing industries are increasingly applying alternative business concepts,
transforming traditional buyer–supplier relationships into new exchange models of …

To extend the previous literature on industrial services, this study develops the concept of
the life-cycle service offering by reviewing previous studies and collecting empirical data …

The traditional distinction between manufacturing and services, both in relation to products
and indeed, the actual companies themselves, is getting blurred. Increasingly services are …

Purpose–As enterprises focus on offering integrated product/service bundles, performance‐
based contracts become ever so important in ensuring effective delivery. Performance …

As organizations are forced to respond efficiently and effectively to a changing business
environment. One of the biggest challenges which they face is gaining and develo** …

Purpose–The interface between logistics service providers (LSPs) and shippers is an area
that has received little attention in previous research and even less has been done when …

Purpose–Taiwanese computer and electronic products possess advantages in design,
innovation, rapid response, and global market flexibility. This study aims to examine …