International Journal of Procurement Management http://www.inderscience.com/browse/index.php?journalID=255&year=2012&vol=5&issue=1 Inderscience Publishers Ltd en-uk International Journal of Procurement Management 1753-8432 1753-8440 © 2012 Inderscience Publishers Ltd editor@inderscience.com https://www.inderscience.com/images/files/coverImgs/ijpm_scoverijpm.jpg http://www.inderscience.com/browse/index.php?journalID=255&year=2012&vol=5&issue=1 http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=44151 Eadie et al. (2010a, 2010b) reported on a set of drivers and barriers to construction e-procurement which encompasses e-tendering. The study identified 20 drivers and 30 barriers to e-procurement. Legal issues were identified collectively as one of the most important barriers. Although Martin (2003, 2008) identified that the impact of e-procurement and e-tendering had not been as expected, he nevertheless indicated that e-tendering could improve the tender process. This paper reports on an investigation into the e-readiness of the four most popular forms of contract. It also considers the attempt of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) to promote e-procurement software as a standard for the private sector of the construction industry. The paper concludes that the NEC Form of Contract is the most e-ready followed by the JCT 2005 Form of Contract. It also establishes that there is still a considerable gap in achieving industry standard e-procurement software solutions. E-readiness of construction contract forms and e-tendering software
Srinath Perera; George Heaney; Gerald Barton; Robert Eadie; Phillip Millar
International Journal of Procurement Management, Vol. 5, No. 1 (2012) pp. 1 - 26
Eadie et al. (2010a, 2010b) reported on a set of drivers and barriers to construction e-procurement which encompasses e-tendering. The study identified 20 drivers and 30 barriers to e-procurement. Legal issues were identified collectively as one of the most important barriers. Although Martin (2003, 2008) identified that the impact of e-procurement and e-tendering had not been as expected, he nevertheless indicated that e-tendering could improve the tender process. This paper reports on an investigation into the e-readiness of the four most popular forms of contract. It also considers the attempt of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) to promote e-procurement software as a standard for the private sector of the construction industry. The paper concludes that the NEC Form of Contract is the most e-ready followed by the JCT 2005 Form of Contract. It also establishes that there is still a considerable gap in achieving industry standard e-procurement software solutions.

]]> 10.1504/IJPM.2012.044151 International Journal of Procurement Management, Vol. 5, No. 1 (2012) pp. 1 - 26 Srinath Perera; George Heaney; Gerald Barton; Robert Eadie; Phillip Millar School of the Built and Natural Environment, Northumbria University, Ellison Building, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8ST, UK. ' School of the Built Environment, University of Ulster, Jordanstown Campus, Shore Road, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland BT37 0QB, UK. ' Geda Construction, 36 Moor Road, Coalisland, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland BT71 4QB, UK ' School of the Built Environment, University of Ulster, Jordanstown Campus, Shore Road, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland BT37 0QB, UK. ' School of the Built Environment, University of Ulster, Jordanstown Campus, Shore Road, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland BT37 0QB, UK. construction contract forms electronic procurement e-procurement use e-readiness e-tendering electronic tendering tender process forms of contract. 2011-12-10T23:20:50-05:00 5 1 1 26 2011-12-10T23:20:50-05:00 http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=44152 Almost every company has gone global in search of economical supply of quality raw material. With new suppliers from abroad who also try their first attempt to supply out of their country, the reliability in quality is always an issue due to non-adherence to standardisation procedures like ISO. While quality of the first supply is good, the assurance of getting similar quality in the next supply is always a question. The paper describes a model followed by an Indian Abrasive company and its foreign supplier to ensure a reliable and cost effective supply of raw material. Matrix ownership to quality assurance at the supplier's premises has been followed by a five step process described in the paper. This framework can be applied by any organisation and its partnering supplier to evolve strategies for reliable supply of materials. Matrix ownership a model for quality reliability in procurement
V.E. Annamalai
International Journal of Procurement Management, Vol. 5, No. 1 (2012) pp. 27 - 42
Almost every company has gone global in search of economical supply of quality raw material. With new suppliers from abroad who also try their first attempt to supply out of their country, the reliability in quality is always an issue due to non-adherence to standardisation procedures like ISO. While quality of the first supply is good, the assurance of getting similar quality in the next supply is always a question. The paper describes a model followed by an Indian Abrasive company and its foreign supplier to ensure a reliable and cost effective supply of raw material. Matrix ownership to quality assurance at the supplier's premises has been followed by a five step process described in the paper. This framework can be applied by any organisation and its partnering supplier to evolve strategies for reliable supply of materials.

]]> 10.1504/IJPM.2012.044152 International Journal of Procurement Management, Vol. 5, No. 1 (2012) pp. 27 - 42 V.E. Annamalai SSN College of Engineering, Chennai, 603110, India procurement supply chain management SCM quality management vendor partnerships matrix ownership reliability raw materials quality assurance reliable supply. 2011-12-10T23:20:50-05:00 5 1 27 42 2011-12-10T23:20:50-05:00 http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=44153 Current attention to the argument of collaborative procurement has been investigated by both academia and industry practitioners as the concept of group purchasing. This paper first reviews the literature on horizontal collaboration in purchasing task and recognises the interface between purchasing progress and the logistical point of view of supply as the accomplishing task of the procurement cycle. Secondly, it examines the effects of a successful horizontal collaboration in logistics activities among a group of small and medium sized food enterprises (SMEs) which have participated in a purchasing consortium. 'Homo-regional firms' are introduced as a logistics concept illustrating the potentiality in establishing horizontal collaboration in logistics activities in order to gain a competitive advantage. Methodology consists of data collection through quantitative questionnaires in direct contact with the firms. The results show a reduction of 10% to 30% in outbound logistics cost in comparison to the time period in which the firms were undergoing procurement by themselves. Horizontal collaboration in logistics: a feasible task for group purchasing
Soroush Avakh Darestani; Hadi Ghaderi; Zulkiffle Leman; Mohd Yusof Ismail
International Journal of Procurement Management, Vol. 5, No. 1 (2012) pp. 43 - 54
Current attention to the argument of collaborative procurement has been investigated by both academia and industry practitioners as the concept of group purchasing. This paper first reviews the literature on horizontal collaboration in purchasing task and recognises the interface between purchasing progress and the logistical point of view of supply as the accomplishing task of the procurement cycle. Secondly, it examines the effects of a successful horizontal collaboration in logistics activities among a group of small and medium sized food enterprises (SMEs) which have participated in a purchasing consortium. 'Homo-regional firms' are introduced as a logistics concept illustrating the potentiality in establishing horizontal collaboration in logistics activities in order to gain a competitive advantage. Methodology consists of data collection through quantitative questionnaires in direct contact with the firms. The results show a reduction of 10% to 30% in outbound logistics cost in comparison to the time period in which the firms were undergoing procurement by themselves.

]]> 10.1504/IJPM.2012.044153 International Journal of Procurement Management, Vol. 5, No. 1 (2012) pp. 43 - 54 Soroush Avakh Darestani; Hadi Ghaderi; Zulkiffle Leman; Mohd Yusof Ismail Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor 43400, Malaysia. ' Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor 43400, Malaysia. ' Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor 43400, Malaysia ' Department of Manufacturing Engineering, University Malaysia Pahang, Pahang, Kuantan 26300, Malaysia logistics cooperation horizontal collaboration purchasing consortia group purchasing collaborative procurement small and medium-sized enterprises food SMEs. 2011-12-10T23:20:50-05:00 5 1 43 54 2011-12-10T23:20:50-05:00 http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=44154 An empirically-based study measuring the perceived effectiveness of green supply chain management (GSCM)-based initiatives of Pittsburgh, PA metropolitan companies by their professional workforce was conducted. Statistical analyses, via multiple linear regression and principal-components analysis, via factor analysis, revealed many layers of complexity. Although there were no significant differences among the sexes in terms of the major operational and green-based initiatives implemented by their perspective management, there were some noticeable differences on GSCM-based priorities. Significant positive relationships exist among productivity and efficiency measures and ultimate support for management's efforts to properly direct its suppliers in a more ecofriendly direction. In general, the strongest employee acceptance rates were found to be in the areas of using recycled products, eco-friendly practices attracts and retains customers, competitive advantage obtained by sharing ecological responsibility, and supply chain is a high corporate priority. Gender perceptions of management's green supply chain development among the professional workforce
Alan D. Smith
International Journal of Procurement Management, Vol. 5, No. 1 (2012) pp. 55 - 86
An empirically-based study measuring the perceived effectiveness of green supply chain management (GSCM)-based initiatives of Pittsburgh, PA metropolitan companies by their professional workforce was conducted. Statistical analyses, via multiple linear regression and principal-components analysis, via factor analysis, revealed many layers of complexity. Although there were no significant differences among the sexes in terms of the major operational and green-based initiatives implemented by their perspective management, there were some noticeable differences on GSCM-based priorities. Significant positive relationships exist among productivity and efficiency measures and ultimate support for management's efforts to properly direct its suppliers in a more ecofriendly direction. In general, the strongest employee acceptance rates were found to be in the areas of using recycled products, eco-friendly practices attracts and retains customers, competitive advantage obtained by sharing ecological responsibility, and supply chain is a high corporate priority.

]]> 10.1504/IJPM.2012.044154 International Journal of Procurement Management, Vol. 5, No. 1 (2012) pp. 55 - 86 Alan D. Smith Department of Management and Marketing, Robert Morris University, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-3099, USA business strategy ecofriendly empirical environment friendly green supply chains operational efficiency stakeholder theory supply chain management SCM USA United States gender perceptions multiple linear regression PCA principal component analysis employee acceptance rates. 2011-12-10T23:20:50-05:00 5 1 55 86 2011-12-10T23:20:50-05:00 http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=44155 Today, the fundamental changes that are taking place across US industry, such as lowered prospects for growth, expanding technology, and increased foreign competitions, are making alliances a viable option for many corporations. The focus of this exploratory study is to examine firms' decisions to use foreign outsourcing vis-a-vis domestic outsourcing. One goal of this study is to examine the interaction between an organisational factor (i.e., firm size) and the business outsourcing and strategic alliance decisions. Another research aim is to ascertain what type(s) of global sourcing is sought by the participating business organisations, along with the decision to select its international subsidiary for a partnership over an alternate option(s) as a source(s) of supplies. In addition, the study evaluates the relationship between a determinant personal factor (i.e., number of years on the job) and the strategic business alliances/outsourcing decisions. This study's results are discussed with their managerial implications, and the study's findings are relevant to practitioners and academicians at the national and international levels. Global strategic business decisions: a comparative study of domestic and international outsourcing
A. Ben Oumlil
International Journal of Procurement Management, Vol. 5, No. 1 (2012) pp. 87 - 103
Today, the fundamental changes that are taking place across US industry, such as lowered prospects for growth, expanding technology, and increased foreign competitions, are making alliances a viable option for many corporations. The focus of this exploratory study is to examine firms' decisions to use foreign outsourcing vis-a-vis domestic outsourcing. One goal of this study is to examine the interaction between an organisational factor (i.e., firm size) and the business outsourcing and strategic alliance decisions. Another research aim is to ascertain what type(s) of global sourcing is sought by the participating business organisations, along with the decision to select its international subsidiary for a partnership over an alternate option(s) as a source(s) of supplies. In addition, the study evaluates the relationship between a determinant personal factor (i.e., number of years on the job) and the strategic business alliances/outsourcing decisions. This study's results are discussed with their managerial implications, and the study's findings are relevant to practitioners and academicians at the national and international levels.

]]> 10.1504/IJPM.2012.044155 International Journal of Procurement Management, Vol. 5, No. 1 (2012) pp. 87 - 103 A. Ben Oumlil Department of Marketing, Ancell School of Business, Western Connecticut State University, P.O. Box 4636, Danbury, CT 06810, USA global sourcing international strategic alliances globalisation purchasing outsourcing USA United States organisational buying B2B marketing competitive strategies strategic planning business-to-business firm size. 2011-12-10T23:20:50-05:00 5 1 87 103 2011-12-10T23:20:50-05:00 http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=44156 This paper develops a model to determine the optimal reliability and production rate that achieves the biggest total integrated profit for an imperfect production process under allowable shortage. This paper extends the paper of Sana (2010). Here, we consider two type of production process in a cycle time. One is 'in-control' state at the starting of the production which provides conforming quality items and second one is 'out-control' state after certain time due to higher production rate and production run time. In this study, we also consider that selling price of the units depends upon the unit production cost and screening cost of the items. The total cost function is illustrated by numerical examples and also its sensitivity analysis is carried out. An economic production lot-size (EPLS) model with rework and flexibility under allowable shortages
Narayan Singh; Bindu Vaish; S.R. Singh
International Journal of Procurement Management, Vol. 5, No. 1 (2012) pp. 104 - 122
This paper develops a model to determine the optimal reliability and production rate that achieves the biggest total integrated profit for an imperfect production process under allowable shortage. This paper extends the paper of Sana (2010). Here, we consider two type of production process in a cycle time. One is 'in-control' state at the starting of the production which provides conforming quality items and second one is 'out-control' state after certain time due to higher production rate and production run time. In this study, we also consider that selling price of the units depends upon the unit production cost and screening cost of the items. The total cost function is illustrated by numerical examples and also its sensitivity analysis is carried out.

]]> 10.1504/IJPM.2012.044156 International Journal of Procurement Management, Vol. 5, No. 1 (2012) pp. 104 - 122 Narayan Singh; Bindu Vaish; S.R. Singh Department of Mathematics, D.N. (P.G.) College, C.C.S. University, Meerut, U.P. 250001, India. ' Department of Mathematics, D.N. (P.G.) College, C.C.S. University, Meerut, U.P. 250001, India. ' Department of Mathematics, D.N. (P.G.) College, C.C.S. University, Meerut, U.P. 250001, India volume flexibility imperfect production processes in-control state out-of-control state economic production lot size EPLS rework flexibility allowable shortages optimisation reliability production rate total cost function. 2011-12-10T23:20:50-05:00 5 1 104 122 2011-12-10T23:20:50-05:00