Making Suppliers Greater Strategic Stakeholders within Purchasing Organizations

Author(s):

Scheuing, C.P.M., A.P.P., Ph.D., Eb
Eb Scheuing, C.P.M., A.P.P., Ph.D., 480-471-7393; ebscheuing@aol.com
O'Reilly, DPS, C.P.M., A.P.P., Peter E.
Peter E. O'Reilly, DPS, C.P.M., A.P.P., 480-471-2388; drpor@aol.com

92nd Annual International Conference Proceedings - 2007 - Las Vegas, NV

Abstract

As essential external resources, an organization’s supplier pool makes pivotal contributions to its marketplace success and financial performance. It is thus essential to involve key suppliers in strategic decision-making and operational processes. Hear about a broad range of cutting-edge approaches to integrating and leveraging supplier know-how and related success stories.