A review of the forms, rationale, and challenges of supplier development in public procurement: lessons for public buyers in Tanzania

Ismail Abdi Changalima (), Ismail Juma Ismail and Alban Dismas Mchopa
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Ismail Abdi Changalima: The University of Dodoma
Ismail Juma Ismail: The University of Dodoma
Alban Dismas Mchopa: Moshi Co-operative University

Future Business Journal, 2021, vol. 7, issue 1, 1-10

Abstract: Abstract This article synthesizes current insights into supplier management practices that professional buyers can apply in the public procurement context. Specifically, it discusses the practices, rationale, and challenges associated with implementing supplier development as an important activity within supplier management practices. Drawing from the literature, the main arguments are on the applicability of indirect supplier development practices in the public procurement context. Therefore, it is concluded that public buyers can consider applying these practices in public organizations. However, caution should be exercised regarding the legal and regulatory structure that governs the country’s public procurement system. It further recommends empirical studies to be done on supplier development practices for local suppliers in specific public procurement projects.

Keywords: Supplier development practices; Public procurement; Public buyers; Procurement professionals; Public organizations (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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