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Supply Network Strategies

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In this paper, the role of purchasing in the New Economy and its challenges is discussed, as well as its role in determining the boundaries of the firm and developing relationships with suppliers.
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Preface. Part I: PURCHASING CHALLENGES. The role of Purchasing in the Company. Purchasing Dynamics and Challenges. Purchasing and the New Economy. Part II: NETWORK ANALYSIS. Purchasing and the Activity Structure. Purchasing and the Resource Structure. Purchasing and the Actor structure. Part III: SUPPLY STRATEGIES. Determining the Boundaries of the Firm. Developing Relationships with Suppliers. Designing Supply Networks. Network Strategies and Networking. References. Index.

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