Examining the Barriers to Supplier Development

Abstract

The barriers to supplier development are examined under the broad headings of: poor communication and feedback, supplier complacency, misguided supplier improvement objectives, the credibility of the customer as viewed by their suppliers, and misconceptions regarding purchasing power. Key steps involved in a supplier development programme are listed.

Citation

Lascelles, D.M. and Dale, B.G. (1990), "Examining the Barriers to Supplier Development", International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, Vol. 7 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000001631