Buyer-Supplier Relationships: A Case Investigation in the Rug and Textile Industry
Obie Paul Byrum (Ph.D. Graduate) Raj Veliyath (Dissertation Chair) Yoon Hee Kim (Committee Member) Sina Golara (Committee Member)
OVERVIEW
Dr. Paul Byrum graduated from the PhD program in Business Administration in Fall 2023. His dissertation examined the influence of supply chain structural components and the role of nexus suppliers in the rug and textile industries, focusing particularly on their role in buyer-supplier relationships within a specific retail supply chain in the United States. Nexus suppliers are distinguished from strategic suppliers by their inter-organizational relations and supply network positions. This study utilizes a qualitative case study approach to assess the sources of value offered by Nexus suppliers in the rug and textile industries. The findings indicate that the level of formalization, centralization, and complexity in a supply chain have an influence on the visibility of nexus suppliers. This research can aid in the development of successful strategies for identifying, selecting, and utilizing Nexus suppliers.
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