This paper presents a critical literature review concerning the effects of involving suppliers in product development, the critical processes underlying the management of this involvement and the potential driving and enabling factors for managing supplier involvement in product development. Together they constitute the building blocks for a ‘input-throughput-output’ model that helps in underst...

Supplier involvement is touted as enhancing a firm’s competitive edge, but its linkage with specific dimensions of manufacturing flexibility (e.g., volume flexibility) has not been established. This study investigates the relationship between supplier involvement, manufacturing flexibility, and business performance in the motherboard industry. Using data collected from 105 manufacturing firms, ...

This study attempts to investigate the major antecedent factors that influence manufacturing SMEs intentions toward the implementation of supplier development activities in Iranian SMEs. In order to achieve this objective, the research constructs were developed. The conceptual framework underlying this study was based on the theories of supplier development activities and social capital.  These...

The shrinking land in urban areas and the worsening world climate crisis have created a new residential development problem. One way to maximize designated for use is build vertical housing, such as constructing flats apartments that can accommodate more residents limited area. However, it also creates problems because of energy required building will be extensive. application Green Architectur...

The aims of the current study are to determine criteria be considered in a green supplier selection (GSS) process, develop an integrated decision-making approach using structural equation modelling (SEM) and fuzzy additive ratio assessment (ARAS) techniques rank suitable suppliers, investigate effectiveness this collective decision-making. study’s ultimate objective is propose method created fr...

Supply chain management is to improve competitive stress. In today’s world, terms and customer sense have altered in favor of an environmentalist manner. As a result this, green supplier selection has become very important topic. the approach, agility, lean process, sustainability, environmental sensitivity, durability are pointed. Like classical problems, criteria generally emphasize selection...

Steel is one of the most powerful industries globally, and associated products have a tremendous impact on nurturing sustainable society. Considering environmental concerns within this industry's supply chain highly successful in saving both energy natural resources lowering greenhouse gas emissions. In light this, suppliers are considered input partners who play specific role business operatio...