Evolving Sourcing Strategies for the 1990s

In: International journal of physical distribution and logistics management, Volume 21, Issue 5, p. 4-12

Abstract

Evolving purchasing/sourcing strategies necessary for competitive
success during the 1990s are identified. The strategies, identified by
purchasing executives of leading‐edge Fortune 100 firms during
field interviews and a Delphi process, reflect purchasing′s growing
contribution to firms′ overall competitive performance. Also included is
a discussion of supply base optimisation and total quality management at
the supplier as necessary prerequisites for the implementation of
increasingly sophisticated strategies which follow a progression to
achieving an integrated set of purchasing strategies. There is also a
discussion of the linkage between corporate and purchasing strategy.