Supplier Relationship Assessment
Abstract
To assess supplier relationship, we should know the classification of supplier relationships and key elements influencing supplier relationships. This paper focused on these two themes. Firstly, we divided supplier relationships into six types, and also discussed the characteristics of each kind. Secondly, we proposed nine key elements which can influence supplier relationships. Thirdly, we studied the effects of the elements on each type of relationships further.References
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