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Paul Cousins

Em P Paul Cousins
B.A. (Hons), MBA, Ph.D.

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Publications

Selected publications

  1. Shareholder wealth effects of modern slavery regulation (Journal article - 2020)
  2. The micro-foundations of an operational capability in digital manufacturing (Journal article - 2019)
  3. Creating supply chain relational capital: The impact of formal and informal socialization processes (Journal article - 2006)
  4. Antecedents and consequences of social capital on buyer performance improvement (Journal article - 2008)
  5. Breakthrough Scanning, Supplier Knowledge Exchange, and New Product Development Performance (Journal article - 2011)
  6. Transitioning additive manufacturing from rapid prototyping to high-volume production: A case study of complex final products (Journal article - 2023)
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2023

2021

The Microfoundations of Relational Governance Capability: A Social Capital Perspective

Kalra, T., & Cousins, P. (2021). The Microfoundations of Relational Governance Capability: A Social Capital Perspective. Academy of Management Proceedings, 2021(1), 16141. doi:10.5465/ambpp.2021.16141abstract

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10.5465/ambpp.2021.16141abstract
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2020

2019

The micro-foundations of an operational capability in digital manufacturing

Cousins, P. D., Roscoe, S., & Handfield, R. (2019). The micro-foundations of an operational capability in digital manufacturing. Journal of Operations Management, 65(8), 774-793. doi:10.1002/joom.1044

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10.1002/joom.1044
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Investigating green supply chain management practices and performance: The moderating roles of supply chain ecocentricity and traceability

Cousins, P. D., Lawson, B., Petersen, K., & Fugate, B. (2019). Investigating green supply chain management practices and performance: The moderating roles of supply chain ecocentricity and traceability. International Journal of Operations and Production Management, 39(5), 767-786. doi:10.1108/IJOPM-11-2018-0676

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10.1108/IJOPM-11-2018-0676
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The interplay between trust and contracts in open innovation projects

Bahemia, R., & Cousins, P. (2019). The interplay between trust and contracts in open innovation projects. Academy of Management Proceedings, 2019(1), 18003. doi:10.5465/ambpp.2019.18003abstract

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10.5465/ambpp.2019.18003abstract
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2017

2016

Developing eco-innovations: a three-stage typology of supply networks

Roscoe, S., Cousins, P. D., & Lamming, R. C. (2016). Developing eco-innovations: a three-stage typology of supply networks. Journal of Cleaner Production, 112, 1948-1959. doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.06.125

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10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.06.125
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2015

Supply Chain Alignment

Cousins, P., & Matthews, L. (2015). Supply Chain Alignment. In Unknown Book (pp. 1-4). Wiley. doi:10.1002/9781118785317.weom100250

DOI
10.1002/9781118785317.weom100250
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2013

Operations Management: Policy, Practice and Performance Improvement

Brown, S., Blackmon, K., Cousins, P., & Maylor, H. (2013). Operations Management: Policy, Practice and Performance Improvement. Routledge. doi:10.4324/9780080497594

DOI
10.4324/9780080497594
Book

A Critical Discussion on the Theory and Development of Inter-Firm Relationships

Cousins, P. D. (2013). A Critical Discussion on the Theory and Development of Inter-Firm Relationships. In The SAGE Handbook of Strategic Supply Management (pp. 79-106). SAGE Publications Ltd. doi:10.4135/9781446269886.n4

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10.4135/9781446269886.n4
Chapter

Open Innovation in New Product Development Projects: A Contingency Approach

Bahemia, H., Squire, B. C., & Cousins, P. D. (2013). Open Innovation in New Product Development Projects: A Contingency Approach. Academy of Management Proceedings, 2013(1), 17493. doi:10.5465/ambpp.2013.17493abstract

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10.5465/ambpp.2013.17493abstract
Journal article

Supplier Development to the Dark Side: the Negative Moderating Effect of Trust (WITHDRAWN)

Matthews, L., Cousins, P. D., & Savio, N. (2013). Supplier Development to the Dark Side: the Negative Moderating Effect of Trust (WITHDRAWN). Academy of Management Proceedings, 2013(1), 15848. doi:10.5465/ambpp.2013.15848abstract

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10.5465/ambpp.2013.15848abstract
Journal article

2012

Value Creation In Supplier Development: A Complementarity Approach

Cousins, P. D., Petersen, K. J., Lawson, B., & Handfield, R. (2012). Value Creation In Supplier Development: A Complementarity Approach. Academy of Management Proceedings, 2012(1), 16323. doi:10.5465/ambpp.2012.16323abstract

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10.5465/ambpp.2012.16323abstract
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2011

Breakthrough Scanning, Supplier Knowledge Exchange, and New Product Development Performance

Cousins, P. D., Lawson, B., Petersen, K. J., & Handfield, R. B. (2011). Breakthrough Scanning, Supplier Knowledge Exchange, and New Product Development Performance. Journal of Product Innovation Management, 28(6), 930-942. doi:10.1111/j.1540-5885.2011.00854.x

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10.1111/j.1540-5885.2011.00854.x
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2009

Cooperation and Knowledge Transfer within Buyer–Supplier Relationships: The Moderating Properties of Trust, Relationship Duration and Supplier Performance<sup>*</sup>

Squire, B., Cousins, P. D., & Brown, S. (2009). Cooperation and Knowledge Transfer within Buyer–Supplier Relationships: The Moderating Properties of Trust, Relationship Duration and Supplier Performance<sup>*</sup>. British Journal of Management, 20(4), 461-477. doi:10.1111/j.1467-8551.2008.00595.x

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10.1111/j.1467-8551.2008.00595.x
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The effect of supplier manufacturing capabilities on buyer responsiveness

Squire, B., Cousins, P. D., Lawson, B., & Brown, S. (2009). The effect of supplier manufacturing capabilities on buyer responsiveness. International Journal of Operations &amp; Production Management, 29(8), 766-788. doi:10.1108/01443570910977689

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10.1108/01443570910977689
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Strategic purchasing, supply management practices and buyer performance improvement: an empirical study of UK manufacturing organisations

Lawson, B., Cousins, P. D., Handfield, R. B., & Petersen, K. J. (2009). Strategic purchasing, supply management practices and buyer performance improvement: an empirical study of UK manufacturing organisations. International Journal of Production Research, 47(10), 2649-2667. doi:10.1080/00207540701694313

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10.1080/00207540701694313
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Knowledge Sharing in Interorganizational Product Development Teams: The Effect of Formal and Informal Socialization Mechanisms<sup>*</sup>

Lawson, B., Petersen, K. J., Cousins, P. D., & Handfield, R. B. (2009). Knowledge Sharing in Interorganizational Product Development Teams: The Effect of Formal and Informal Socialization Mechanisms<sup>*</sup>. Journal of Product Innovation Management, 26(2), 156-172. doi:10.1111/j.1540-5885.2009.00343.x

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10.1111/j.1540-5885.2009.00343.x
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An organizational entrepreneurship model of supply management integration and performance outcomes

Handfield, R., Petersen, K., Cousins, P., & Lawson, B. (2009). An organizational entrepreneurship model of supply management integration and performance outcomes. International Journal of Operations &amp; Production Management, 29(2), 100-126. doi:10.1108/01443570910932011

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10.1108/01443570910932011
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2008

BUYER DEPENDENCY AND RELATIONAL CAPITAL FORMATION: THE MEDIATING EFFECTS OF SOCIALIZATION PROCESSES AND SUPPLIER INTEGRATION

PETERSEN, K. J., HANDFIELD, R. B., LAWSON, B., & COUSINS, P. D. (2008). BUYER DEPENDENCY AND RELATIONAL CAPITAL FORMATION: THE MEDIATING EFFECTS OF SOCIALIZATION PROCESSES AND SUPPLIER INTEGRATION. Journal of Supply Chain Management, 44(4), 53-65. doi:10.1111/j.1745-493x.2008.00072.x

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10.1111/j.1745-493x.2008.00072.x
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Antecedents and consequences of social capital on buyer performance improvement

Lawson, B., Tyler, B. B., & Cousins, P. D. (2008). Antecedents and consequences of social capital on buyer performance improvement. Journal of Operations Management, 26(3), 446-460. doi:10.1016/j.jom.2007.10.001

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10.1016/j.jom.2007.10.001
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Performance measurement in strategic buyer‐supplier relationships

Cousins, P. D., Lawson, B., & Squire, B. (2008). Performance measurement in strategic buyer‐supplier relationships. International Journal of Operations &amp; Production Management, 28(3), 238-258. doi:10.1108/01443570810856170

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10.1108/01443570810856170
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Strategic Supply Management Principles, Theories and Practice

Cousins, P., Lamming, R., Lawson, B., & Squire, B. (2008). Strategic Supply Management Principles, Theories and Practice. Pearson Education.

Book

2007

The Effect of Socialization Mechanisms and Performance Measurement on Supplier Integration in New Product Development

Cousins, P. D., & Lawson, B. (2007). The Effect of Socialization Mechanisms and Performance Measurement on Supplier Integration in New Product Development. British Journal of Management, 18(3), 311-326. doi:10.1111/j.1467-8551.2007.00514.x

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10.1111/j.1467-8551.2007.00514.x
Journal article

Strategic supply and the management of relationships

Cousins, P. D. (2007). Strategic supply and the management of relationships. In Food Supply Chain Management Issues for the Hospitality and Retail Sectors (pp. 127-148).

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Sourcing Strategy, Supplier Relationships and Firm Performance: An Empirical Investigation of UK Organizations

Cousins, P. D., & Lawson, B. (2007). Sourcing Strategy, Supplier Relationships and Firm Performance: An Empirical Investigation of UK Organizations. British Journal of Management, 18(2), 123-137. doi:10.1111/j.1467-8551.2006.00506.x

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10.1111/j.1467-8551.2006.00506.x
Journal article

Supply Management

Ellram, L. M., & Cousins, P. (2007). Supply Management. In Handbook of Global Supply Chain Management (pp. 253-273). SAGE Publications, Inc.. doi:10.4135/9781412976169.n15

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10.4135/9781412976169.n15
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2006

Creating supply chain relational capital: The impact of formal and informal socialization processes

Cousins, P. D., Handfield, R. B., Lawson, B., & Petersen, K. J. (2006). Creating supply chain relational capital: The impact of formal and informal socialization processes. Journal of Operations Management, 24(6), 851-863. doi:10.1016/j.jom.2005.08.007

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10.1016/j.jom.2005.08.007
Journal article

Horses for Courses: Explaining the Gap Between the Theory and Practice of Green Supply

Bowen, F., Cousins, P., Lamming, R., & Faruk, A. (n.d.). Horses for Courses: Explaining the Gap Between the Theory and Practice of Green Supply. In Greening the Supply Chain (pp. 151-172). Springer London. doi:10.1007/1-84628-299-3_9

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10.1007/1-84628-299-3_9
Chapter

The implications of socialization and integration in supply chain management

Cousins, P. D., & Menguc, B. (2006). The implications of socialization and integration in supply chain management. Journal of Operations Management, 24(5), 604-620. doi:10.1016/j.jom.2005.09.001

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10.1016/j.jom.2005.09.001
Journal article

An empirical taxonomy of purchasing functions

Cousins, P. D., Lawson, B., & Squire, B. (2006). An empirical taxonomy of purchasing functions. International Journal of Operations &amp; Production Management, 26(7), 775-794. doi:10.1108/01443570610672239

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10.1108/01443570610672239
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Supply chain management: theory and practice – the emergence of an academic discipline?

Cousins, P. D., Lawson, B., & Squire, B. (2006). Supply chain management: theory and practice – the emergence of an academic discipline?. International Journal of Operations &amp; Production Management, 26(7), 697-702. doi:10.1108/01443570610672194

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10.1108/01443570610672194
Journal article

Collaborating for customisation: an extended resource-based view of the firm

Squire, B., Cousins, P. D., & Brown, S. (2006). Collaborating for customisation: an extended resource-based view of the firm. International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management, 1(1/2), 8. doi:10.1504/ijpqm.2006.008370

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10.1504/ijpqm.2006.008370
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SOCIAL CAPITAL EFFECTS ON RELATIONAL PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT: AN INFORMATION PROCESSING PERSPECTIVE.

LAWSON, B., TYLER, B. B., & COUSINS, P. D. (2006). SOCIAL CAPITAL EFFECTS ON RELATIONAL PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT: AN INFORMATION PROCESSING PERSPECTIVE.. In Academy of Management Proceedings Vol. 2006 (pp. E1-E6). Academy of Management. doi:10.5465/ambpp.2006.27175418

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10.5465/ambpp.2006.27175418
Conference Paper

2005

The alignment of appropriate firm and supply strategies for competitive advantage

Cousins, P. D. (2005). The alignment of appropriate firm and supply strategies for competitive advantage. International Journal of Operations &amp; Production Management, 25(5), 403-428. doi:10.1108/01443570510593120

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10.1108/01443570510593120
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Corrigendum

Corrigendum (2005). British Journal of Management, 16(1), 79. doi:10.1111/j.1467-8551.2005.0corr.x

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10.1111/j.1467-8551.2005.0corr.x
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2004

Supply and Operations: Parallel Paths and Integrated Strategies

Brown, S., & Cousins, P. D. (2004). Supply and Operations: Parallel Paths and Integrated Strategies. British Journal of Management, 15(4), 303-320. doi:10.1111/j.1467-8551.2004.00421.x

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10.1111/j.1467-8551.2004.00421.x
Journal article

The role of risk in environment‐related supplier initiatives

Cousins, P. D., Lamming, R. C., & Bowen, F. (2004). The role of risk in environment‐related supplier initiatives. International Journal of Operations &amp; Production Management, 24(6), 554-565. doi:10.1108/01443570410538104

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10.1108/01443570410538104
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2003

Strategic models for the development of obligation based inter‐firm relationships

Cousins, P. D., & Crone, M. J. (2003). Strategic models for the development of obligation based inter‐firm relationships. International Journal of Operations &amp; Production Management, 23(12), 1447-1474. doi:10.1108/01443570310506713

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10.1108/01443570310506713
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Strategic supply and the management of inter- and intra-organisational relationships

Cousins, P. D., & Spekman, R. (2003). Strategic supply and the management of inter- and intra-organisational relationships. Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management, 9(1), 19-29. doi:10.1016/s1478-4092(02)00036-5

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10.1016/s1478-4092(02)00036-5
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2002

A conceptual model for managing long-term inter-organisational relationships

Cousins, P. D. (2002). A conceptual model for managing long-term inter-organisational relationships. European Journal of Purchasing &amp; Supply Management, 8(2), 71-82. doi:10.1016/s0969-7012(01)00006-5

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10.1016/s0969-7012(01)00006-5
Journal article

2001

Horses for Courses

Bowen, F. E., Cousins, P. D., Lamming, R. C., & Faruk, A. C. (2001). Horses for Courses. Greener Management International, 2001(35), 41-60. doi:10.9774/gleaf.3062.2001.au.00006

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10.9774/gleaf.3062.2001.au.00006
Journal article

It’s only a matter of confidence!

Cousins, P. D., & Stanwix, E. (2001). It’s only a matter of confidence!. International Journal of Operations &amp; Production Management, 21(9), 1160-1180. doi:10.1108/eum0000000005924

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10.1108/eum0000000005924
Journal article

Analyzing, Mapping, and Managing Environmental Impacts along Supply Chains

Faruk, A. C., Lamming, R. C., Cousins, P. D., & Bowen, F. E. (2001). Analyzing, Mapping, and Managing Environmental Impacts along Supply Chains. Journal of Industrial Ecology, 5(2), 13-36. doi:10.1162/10881980152830114

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10.1162/10881980152830114
Journal article

THE ROLE OF SUPPLY MANAGEMENT CAPABILITIES IN GREEN SUPPLY

BOWEN, F. E., COUSINS, P. D., LAMMING, R. C., & FARUKT, A. C. (2001). THE ROLE OF SUPPLY MANAGEMENT CAPABILITIES IN GREEN SUPPLY. Production and Operations Management, 10(2), 174-189. doi:10.1111/j.1937-5956.2001.tb00077.x

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10.1111/j.1937-5956.2001.tb00077.x
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2000

Value Stream Management Strategy and Excellence in the Supply Chain

Hines, P. (2000). Value Stream Management Strategy and Excellence in the Supply Chain. Financial Times Management.

Book

1999

Environmental soundness: a pragmatic alternative to expectations of sustainable development in business strategy

Lamming, R., Faruk, A., & Cousins, P. (1999). Environmental soundness: a pragmatic alternative to expectations of sustainable development in business strategy. Business Strategy and the Environment, 8(3), 177-188. doi:10.1002/(sici)1099-0836(199905/06)8:3<177::aid-bse196>3.0.co;2-1

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10.1002/(sici)1099-0836(199905/06)8:3<177::aid-bse196>3.0.co;2-1
Journal article

Developing the concept of supply strategy

Harland, C. M., Lamming, R. C., & Cousins, P. D. (1999). Developing the concept of supply strategy. International Journal of Operations &amp; Production Management, 19(7), 650-674. doi:10.1108/01443579910278910

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10.1108/01443579910278910
Journal article

Competitive advantage through relationship reengineering

Cousins, P. D. (1999). Competitive advantage through relationship reengineering. In IEE Colloquium on Can you Subcontract Your Responsibilities? Vol. 1999 (pp. 1). IEE. doi:10.1049/ic:19990446

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10.1049/ic:19990446
Conference Paper

Supply base rationalisation: myth or reality?

Cousins, P. D. (1999). Supply base rationalisation: myth or reality?. European Journal of Purchasing &amp; Supply Management, 5(3-4), 143-155. doi:10.1016/s0969-7012(99)00019-2

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10.1016/s0969-7012(99)00019-2
Journal article

1996

Beyond vendor assessment

Lamming, R. C., Cousins, P. D., & Notman, D. M. (1996). Beyond vendor assessment. European Journal of Purchasing &amp; Supply Management, 2(4), 173-181. doi:10.1016/s0969-7012(96)00013-5

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10.1016/s0969-7012(96)00013-5
Journal article

1994

Purchasing Partnerships, Technology and the Treasury Function

Birts, A., & Cousins, P. D. (1994). Purchasing Partnerships, Technology and the Treasury Function. Logistics Information Management, 7(2), 18-24. doi:10.1108/09576059410057165

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10.1108/09576059410057165
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1992

Start at the very beginning

Brown, P., & Cousins, P. (1992). Start at the very beginning. The TQM Magazine, 4(2). doi:10.1108/09544789210034257

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10.1108/09544789210034257
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