Open this publication in new window or tab >>2011 (English)In: International Journal of procurement management, ISSN 1753-8432, E-ISSN 1753-8440, Vol. 4, no 4, p. 363-385Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]
Studies regarding risk management in low cost country (LCC) sourcing are limited considering the dramatic increase in direct sourcing from LCC. The purpose of this paper is to present supplier risk management mechanisms in sourcing directly from China. An in-depth case study serves to identify the perceived risks in sourcing directly from China. This is followed by exploratory studies with nine industrial product companies to study supplier risk management. Identified perceived risks are classified as performance and relational risks managed by trust and control mechanisms. Involving Chinese employees, local presence and constant communication are three interrelated antecedents for managing risks. Prioritised customer, cross-functional team, supplier development and performance feedback are identified as four trust based risk management mechanisms. Performance measurement, clarity of specifications, supplier selection and contractual agreements are the four control based risk management mechanisms. Trust precedes control and determines the effectiveness of control, though both are pursued simultaneously.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
InderScience Publishers, 2011
Keywords
suppliers; risk management; low cost countries; direct sourcing; global sourcing; China; perceived risks; industrial products; performance risks; trust mechanisms; relational risks; control mechanisms; employees; local presence; constant communication; prioritised customers; cross-functional teams; supplier development; performance feedback; performance measurement; clarity; specifications; supplier selection; contractual agreements; contracts; effectiveness; procurement management.
National Category
Transport Systems and Logistics
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-84852 (URN)10.1504/IJPM.2011.041090 (DOI)
2012-10-252012-10-252017-12-07Bibliographically approved