Purpose–Theory is needed for a discipline to mature. This research aims to provide a
summary analysis of the theories being used in contemporary logistics and supply chain …

Vendor-managed inventory (VMI) represents the methodology through which the upstream
stage of a supply chain (vendor) takes responsibility for managing the inventories at the …

Vendor managed inventory is an integrated approach for retailer–vendor coordination,
according to which the vendor decides on the appropriate inventory levels within bounds …

In this study, a multi-item economic order quantity model with shortage under vendor
managed inventory policy in a single vendor single buyer supply chain is developed. This …

Inventory management represents a key success factor that shows how efficient a company
is controlling its inventories. However, there is little information on inventory management …

Within a vendor-managed inventory (VMI) agreement, the upstream supply chain member
(the vendor) takes responsibility for managing the inventory of the downstream member (the …

This study provided empirical evidence that sufficient economic benefits could be achieved
with the use of a technology-enabled vendor-managed inventory (VMI) system in a unique …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to present an approach to successful supplier
selection process (SSP) by understanding the dynamics between SSP enablers (SSPEs) …

Purchasing professionals in today's business-to-business (B2B) markets can choose
between conducting bid solicitations and negotiations using an online or an offline process …

Mexican maquiladoras (Mexican export processing plants) are focused on exportation
activities, and have several processes derived from policies related to procurement and …