Global purchasing strategy and International Purchasing Offices: Evidence from case studies

Volume: 154, Pages: 284 - 298
Published: Aug 1, 2014
Abstract
null null Setting up an international purchasing office (IPO) is one of the key steps for firms doing global sourcing. This paper aims to explore the relationship between strategy and structure in a contemporary global purchasing context. We build a theory of IPOs, employing a case study method to address two research questions—what types of IPOs exist in China? And how may an IPO become strategic to its parent's global purchasing? We identify...
Paper Details
Title
Global purchasing strategy and International Purchasing Offices: Evidence from case studies
Published Date
Aug 1, 2014
Volume
154
Pages
284 - 298
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