The purpose of this study was to investigate supply chain relationships within the apparel retail product development process under a single site case study setting. Relationship determinants (i.e. drivers, facilitators and barriers) that facilitated or impeded the degree of collaborative efforts between the retailer and the supply chain members were identified. As the retailer integrated its product development process with its suppliers, a triangular relationship was formed between the retailer, the overseas manufacturers, and the designated suppliers. The study found that the retailer sought operational efficiency in its business relationships with supply chain members, but continued to seek long-term commitment in these relationships to establish a virtual vertical company.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc3131 |
| Date | 05 1900 |
| Creators | Lee, Daton |
| Contributors | Crutsinger, Christy, Pappu, Madhay, Forney, Judith |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | Text |
| Rights | Public, Copyright, Lee, Daton, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
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