This study aims at uncovering intra-organizational dynamics in implementing supply chain partnering. Narrative techniques are used in a qualitative case study in a Dutch housing association. This study shows how project leaders of a Dutch housing association perceive relationships in the internal supply …

In this paper we explore the relationship between supplier segmentation and the application of supply chain finance. The main research question is how supplier segmentation affects the application of supply chain finance solutions.

This Report is based on a joined research by PWC and Supply Chain Finance Community to provide insight in the current adoption of Supply Chain Finance, it’s main drivers and perceived succcess/bottlenecks.

The garment industry has been under attack by governments and other third parties due to problematic issues within the textile factories. Issues, such as the collapse of Rana Plaza in Bangladesh, has opened the eyes of governments and human rights organisations. In order to improve the well-being of …

Corporate social responsibility, particularly in the field of the apparel industry, is subject to lots of discussion. Several tragedies have led to a growing concern with regard to the impact of the fashion industry on the environment. The apparel industry needs to find a balance between taking responsibility …

In this paper we discuss what suppliers can do to get insight into the effects of Reverse Factoring (RF), currently the most used form of Supply Chain Finance (SCF). Even though the usage of RF is increasing, empirical evidence is scarce, especially from the point of view of suppliers. Among …

In this chapter we discuss the main impediments to the adoption of reverse factoring (RF) by suppliers in the logistics services business. Although the usage of RF is ascending, empirical evidence on RF and its implementation, especially from the point of view of suppliers, is scarce. The project reported …

The academic and professional attention to the large synergies hidden in horizontal collaborations is increasing. This study attempts to address the impact of collaborative transport on transportation lead-time and lead-time variability through empirically investigating a group of SMEs involved in a …

Tijdens de afstudeeropdracht zal er onderzoek worden gedaan naar de technologie architectuur, applicatie architectuur en bedrijfsarchitectuur van de bedrijfssegmenten Supply Chain Management en Freight Forwarding van Damco. Met het resultaat hiervan zal de Enterprise Architectuur worden gemodelleerd …