Supplier Development in a Mass Merchandising Environment
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-2005
Department
School of Business
Abstract
A major mass merchandiser contracted with a regional university to implement a small manufacturer screening program for firms wishing to become its suppliers. The program screened potential suppliers by assessing firm management characteristics and product quality through self-report and independent evaluation instruments. After screening was completed, the program notified the company whether or not it had been successful in clearing the vetting process. Afterwards, each firm was educated on how it could improve its future performance in the retail supplier market through improvements to both the firm itself and to its products. This form of screening and evaluation program is in effect supplier development in the retail sector. Results and implications are presented.
First Page
103
Last Page
114
Volume
16
Issue
1
Recommended Citation
Brown, K., Knotts, T. L., & Jones, S. C. (2005). Supplier Development in a Mass Merchandising Environment. International Journal of Business Disciplines (IJBD), 16(1): 103-114.