Supply Chain Management of Second Tier Suppliers: The Use of Soft Systems Methodology and its Benefits in a Brazilian Company

Authors

  • Ricardo Alexandre Soares UNIFEI
  • Conrado Chiaradia Navarro UNIFEI
  • Renato da Silva Lima UNIFEI

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12660/joscmv1n2p53-64

Keywords:

Supply Chain Management (SCM), Brazilian Automotive Industry, Supply Relationship Management (SRM)

Abstract

This work presents an action research carried out using the Soft System Methodology (SSM) in a major auto parts company. It aims to analyze and propose improvements in the supply relationship between auto parts companies and second tier suppliers in the Brazilian automotive sector by suggesting significant changes in its process, tasks and technology usage.

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Published

2008-12-29

Issue

Section

09.Intersections. Beyond the Operations Function