Public vs. private sector perspectives on supply chain management

Abstract

The literature suggests public procurement professionals have different perspectives on supply chain management (SCM) vis-à-vis their private sector counterparts. Based on a recent survey of Canadian purchasers, this paper presents an empirical comparison of public vs. private views on SCM. The questionnaire is structured around a set of 54 topics, tools and techniques; along with four perspectives on the relationship between purchasing and SCM. Important findings from this survey of SCM professionals include: (1) public procurement professionals have narrow perspectives on SCM compared to their private sector counterparts; and (2) public sector professionals have different perceptions regarding the importance of topics, tools and techniques to support their performance on the job.

Citation

Larson, P.D. (2009), "Public vs. private sector perspectives on supply chain management", Journal of Public Procurement, Vol. 9 No. 2, pp. 222-247. https://doi.org/10.1108/JOPP-09-02-2009-B003