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Power relations in supply strategies – a network approach

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  • Anni-Kaisa Kahkonen

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The aim of this study is to discuss the role of power relations in the strategic supply management of a firm. Power relations between buyers and suppliers are examined in the context of value nets, because the network as a level of analysis in power research has been argued to be significant. The study presents a framework for measuring sources of structural power and uses it in the evaluation of power relations. A case study from the Finnish food industry shows that the nature of the relationship significantly determines the actions and decisions of supply management and, moreover, defines the strategy used.

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  • Anni-Kaisa Kahkonen, 2011. "Power relations in supply strategies – a network approach," International Journal of Procurement Management, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 4(4), pages 386-401.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:4:y:2011:i:4:p:386-401
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