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Authored by
Charles Frantz, Jimin Lee
Advisor(s): Larry Lapide
Topic(s) Covered:
  • Inventory
  • Outsourcing
  • Sourcing
Abstract

This thesis presents a road map for companies to follow as they manage multi-tiered suppliers in the high-tech industry.  Our research covered a host of sources including interviews and publications from various companies, consulting companies, software companies, the computer industry, trade associations, and analyst firms among others.  While our review found that many companies begin supplier relationship management after sourcing events, we show that managing suppliers should start as companies form their competitive strategy.  Our five step road map provides a deliberate approach for companies as they build the foundation for effective and successful multi-tiered supplier relationship management.

Author: Charles Frantz and Jimin Lee
Advisor: Larry Lapide

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