Supplier selection and procurement in SMEs: insights from the literature on key criteria and purchasing strategies

Effective strategic purchasing and supplier selection in companies provides businesses with leverage in acquiring goods and services. Thus, companies are in a better position to negotiate prices, discounts, delivery times and logistic channels. Also, strategic purchasing allows for performing a risk...

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Published in:Engineering Management in Production and Services
Main Authors: Ferreira Ana Cristina, Silva Ângela
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2022-12-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2478/emj-2022-0030