Abstract
This research study aims to unpack the factors that underlie tensions in building a flexible and sustainable procurement function using an inductive case study
approach. The analysis resulted in the development of a conceptual framework
that identifies tensions and their sources across three dimensions: decision drivers, decision filters, and decision context. The findings contribute to a better understanding of the flexibility-sustainability paradox across supply chains, which will inform the subsequent development of response strategies to mitigate the resulting tensions. For practitioners, the findings provide a dissected view of the procurement decision environment for building a flexible and sustainable procurement.
approach. The analysis resulted in the development of a conceptual framework
that identifies tensions and their sources across three dimensions: decision drivers, decision filters, and decision context. The findings contribute to a better understanding of the flexibility-sustainability paradox across supply chains, which will inform the subsequent development of response strategies to mitigate the resulting tensions. For practitioners, the findings provide a dissected view of the procurement decision environment for building a flexible and sustainable procurement.
| Original language | English |
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| Number of pages | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - 2016 |
| Event | ANZAM Operations, Supply Chain and Services Symposium - Sydney Duration: 15 Jun 2016 → … |
Conference
| Conference | ANZAM Operations, Supply Chain and Services Symposium |
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| City | Sydney |
| Period | 15/06/16 → … |
