Strategic Alignment in the Brazilian Automotive Chain: Relationships Between First and Second Tier

Authors

  • Osmar Vieira de Souza Filho UFMG
  • Ricardo Silveira Martins UFMG
  • Susana Carla Farias Pereira FGV-EAESP

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12660/joscmv1n1p41-56

Keywords:

Buyer-supplier relationships, Network Theory, Brazilian automotive chain, Purchasing.

Abstract

This study analysed the extent of strategic alignment in the Brazilian automotive chain byexamining the strategies adopted by the Purchasing function in the first tier suppliers for managingrelationships with their suppliers. The multiple case studies strategy was used. The theoretical modelused for analysis was based on Network Theory, in terms of its fundamental principles - actors, activitiesand resources.

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Published

2008-06-27

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Section

03.Logistics and Supply Chain