Document Type
Conference Paper
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Disciplines
Business and Management.
Abstract
In supply chain management literature, there has been little empirical research on consortium
purchasing focusing on a detailed analysis of information and communication (ICT) based
procurement strategies. Based on the exploration of academic literature and two surveys among
purchasing organisations as well as e-Marketplaces / procurement service providers (PSPs) in the
automotive and electronics industry sectors, the research methodology assesses the overall
statement: ‘Effective participation in electronic purchasing consortia (EPC) has the potential to
enhance competitive advantage. Implementation requires a clear and detailed understanding of the
major process structures and drivers, based upon the technology-organisation-environment
framework’. Key factors and structures that affect the adoption and diffusion of EPC and the
performance impact of adoption are investigated, which can be a valuable starting point to EPC
research.
Recommended Citation
Huber, B., Sweeney, E., Smyth, A. Towards a conceptual framework of electronic purchasing consortia.In Enhancing Competitive Advantage through Supply Chain Innovation, Proceedings of the 9th Annual Conference of the Logistics Research Network (LRN2004), pp.276-283. Dublin, September 2004.
Publication Details
Published: Enhancing Competitive Advantage through Supply Chain Innovation, Proceedings of the 9th Annual Conference of the Logistics Research Network, pp. 276-283, Dublin, September 2004.