TY - JOUR AB - International purchasing partnerships are becoming an increasingly common and attractive way to procure goods and services in the global marketplace. Yet these complex relationships may require special effort and attention in order to be successful. A review of the relevant literature and case studies of firms actively involved in international purchasing partnerships is used to highlight and discuss the key factors which contribute to international purchasing partnership success and failure. The implications of these factors for purchasing managers are also discussed. VL - 29 IS - 7 SN - 0025-1747 DO - 10.1108/00251749110007175 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/00251749110007175 AU - Ellram Lisa M. PY - 1991 Y1 - 1991/01/01 TI - Key Success Factors and Barriers in International Purchasing Partnerships T2 - Management Decision PB - MCB UP Ltd Y2 - 2024/04/25 ER -