Abstract
Since the invention of the first automobile, more than one hundred and thirty-six years ago, the amount of people owning or traveling via automobiles has grown substantially. Over time, the automotive industry has continued to grow into a massive organization delivering vehicles to consumers everywhere. To understand how the automotive industry has evolved over the years, one must look at the various aspects that go into creating the parts needed for each vehicle. Understanding how effective supplier relationships affect supply chain performance begins with buyers who can efficiently select adequate suppliers. Once a buyer can do so, they then must establish strategies that will maintain and develop those relationships. Buyer-supplier relationship management is critical to supply chain performance in that companies that engage in collaborative buyer-supplier relationships have higher value chain profitability. This study aimed to explain how buyers can drive supply chain performance through selected suppliers while continuously improving upon the overall production of each individual automobile.
Semester/Year of Award
Spring 2024
Mentor
Dr. James Kirby Easterling
Access Options
Open Access Thesis
Degree Name
Honors Scholars
Degree Level
Bachelors
Department
Business
Recommended Citation
Dickenson, Alexa M., "Fueling Success: How Effective Supplier Relationship Management Affects Automotive Supply Chain Performance" (2024). Honors Theses. 1020.
https://encompass.eku.edu/honors_theses/1020
