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The impact of supplier proximity on JIT success: an informational perspective

Marwan A. Wafa (Department of Management and Marketing School of Business, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, Indiana, USA)
Mahmoud M. Yasin (Department of Management and Marketing, College of Business, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City,Tennessee, USA)
Kerry Swinehart (Department of Management and Marketing, College of Business, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City,Tennessee, USA)

International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management

ISSN: 0960-0035

Article publication date: 1 May 1996

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Abstract

Investigates the relationships between just‐in‐time (JIT) success and the extent of company‐supplier partnership development, in the context of geographical proximity, communication/ information linkages and usage of certification programmes, using a multi‐faceted measure of JIT success. Analyses data from 130 businesses to test five research hypotheses. Finds that supplier certification programmes and availability of information exchange systems between the firm and its suppliers are significantly better predictors of JIT success than geographical proximity of suppliers. Discusses the managerial implications of these findings and offers recommendations.

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Wafa, M.A., Yasin, M.M. and Swinehart, K. (1996), "The impact of supplier proximity on JIT success: an informational perspective", International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, Vol. 26 No. 4, pp. 23-34. https://doi.org/10.1108/09600039610116495

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MCB UP Ltd

Copyright © 1996, MCB UP Limited

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