Title
Purchasing Intelligence Systems In Small Manufacturing Firms: Present Status and Future Direction
Abstract
Information obtained from a Purchasing Management Intelligence System (PMIS) can provide valuable Input into a firm's strategic planning process. Because of scarce resources and the criticality of market mistakes, It is even more essential that small firms take advantage of this Information resource. This articles reports the results of a study undertaken to determine the status of purchasing intelligence systems in small manufacturing firms. The results indicate that while purchasing intelligence systems exist in most small manufacturing organizations, their focus Is on conventional rather than strategic: activities. The results also indicate that numerous obstades limit the effectiveness: of purchasing Intelligence systems. In addition to a lack of preparedness, respondents Identified procedural problems, a lack of resources and a weal: effort/outcome relationship. © 1992, MCB UP Limited.
Department(s)
Information Technology and Cybersecurity
Document Type
Article
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1108/09574099210804796
Publication Date
1-1-1992
Recommended Citation
Festervand, Troy A., and David B. Meinert. "Purchasing intelligence systems in small manufacturing firms: present status and future direction." The International Journal of Logistics Management 3, no. 1 (1992): 37-45.
Journal Title
The International Journal of Logistics Management
