The literature on Supply Chain Integration (SCI), Supply Chain Management (SCM), and collaborations, spanning several decades, deserves special attention. This topic, although addressed for a long time, remains contemporary and continues to be the subject of in-depth studies. The interest lies in understanding why collaboration in the supply chain remains a highly studied research topic, particularly concerning supplier relationships.
To achieve this, this study is organized around SCM and SCI, then purchases intended for sale in general, followed by strategic purchases, and finally the purchasing function in SMEs and its contribution to performance. The aim is to understand the purchasing behavior and competencies of SMEs, focusing on practices and examining their impact on value creation and long-term competitive advantage.
For this reason, this study aims to analyze supply chain management in a disrupted context. The objective is to discover how to optimize the purchasing function within an Extended Enterprise. This optimization seeks to identify actions to undertake to enhance its competitiveness and help it address the difficulties it faces, particularly against powerful suppliers who hold negotiating power, while considering its limited resources and competencies.
What is your perspective on this topic, both in terms of its relevance and the scientific validity of the potential results, and why?
Thank you
Nicolas
Collaborations with key suppliers can significantly enhance an SME's competitiveness by fostering closer relationships and improved communication. This synergy often leads to better quality control, more reliable supply chains, and innovative solutions tailored to the SME's needs. By leveraging suppliers' expertise and resources, SMEs can reduce costs, streamline operations, and respond more swiftly to market changes. Additionally, strong supplier relationships can result in favorable terms and priority service, further strengthening the SME's position in the market and enabling it to offer superior products or services compared to competitors.
Hi Nicolas,
I have included links to some good papers below; please review them, hope this helps.
Best wishes,
Sofiane
NB:
1. Supply chain collaboration and its effect on SMEs' competitiveness of seaweed business sector in Takalar Regency - 2019
https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1755-1315/235/1/012015/pdf
2. Managing supply chain in the context of SMEs: a collaborative and customized partnership with the suppliers as the key for success
https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/13598540910980305/full/html
Collaborating with key suppliers significantly enhances an SME's competitiveness by providing access to vital resources, cost savings, and increased innovation.
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