TY - JOUR AB - Provides an overview of the uses and benefits in product development of early supplier involvement. Via a case study covers issues such as timing, identifying suppliers and tackling problems. VL - 9 IS - 2 SN - 0957-6053 DO - 10.1108/09576059610113241 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/09576059610113241 AU - Rigby Brian PY - 1996 Y1 - 1996/01/01 TI - Continuous acquisition and life‐cycle support: the risks and benefits of early supplier involvement in the development process T2 - Logistics Information Management PB - MCB UP Ltd SP - 22 EP - 26 Y2 - 2024/04/23 ER -