Bemelmans, Jeroen (2012) Buyer-supplier relationship management in the construction industry. PhD thesis, University of Twente, Netherlands.
Abstract
The aim of this PhD research is to gain insight into ways in which contractors could improve the management of, and the collaboration with, suppliers in order to increase their competitiveness. To achieve this aim, four research phases are conducted. Firstly, the current status of supplier-contractor research in the construction industry is explored. Secondly, the current status of buyer-supplier relationship management within the Dutch construction industry is assessed in order to shed light on obstacles to, and opportunities for, increasing the effectiveness of construction firms in managing buyer-supplier relationships. Thirdly, a quick scan purchasing maturity tool is developed and tested through applying a design science research method. Finally, the suppliers’ perspective is considered in order to gain further insight into ways in which contractors could improve the management of, and the collaboration with, suppliers.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Doctoral) |
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| Thesis advisor: | Vos, G C J M; Dewulf, Geert and Voordijk, Johannes T |
| Index terms: | effectiveness, competitiveness, relationship management, construction industry, purchasing, collaboration, design science research, construction firm |
| Subjects: | market analysis, organization, procurement strategy, industry analysis, management, design practice, performance management |
| Topics: | Procurement, Quality Management, Research Practice, Business Strategy, Human Resources, Design Practice, Organizational Design |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
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