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The Effect of Information Technology on Arms-Length Buyer-Supplier Relationship  

Kim, Soo-W. (College of Business Administration, Seoul National University)
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International Journal of Quality Innovation / v.9, no.3, 2008 , pp. 57-69 More about this Journal
Abstract
This paper posits that arm's length buyer-supplier relationship as the intermediate type between market exchange relations and strategic partnership might be advisable, and information technology may have a role as a mechanism actualizing the effects of such arm's length relationship by strategic supply-line diversification. Based on the theoretical analysis on interactive feedback relationships among IT level, buyer-supplier relationships, and supply chain structure, we suggest a set of advisable buyer-supplier relationship type for efficient supply chain management. Also, doing so would be helpful in suggesting a dynamic IT investment and adoption model appropriate for the establishment of productive buyer-supplier relationship, and further in providing theoretical foundations and practical guidelines on the role and function of B-to-B E-commerce for efficient SC integration.
Keywords
IT Investment; Arm's Length Buyer-Supplier Relationship; Supply Chain Structure; Feedback Relationship; System Dynamics;
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