Exploring the role of supplier relationship management for sustainable operations: an OR perspective

Amir M Sharif, Sarmad Alshawi, Muhammad M Kamal, Tillal Eldabi and Aiyaz Mazhar
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Amir M Sharif: Brunel Business School, Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UK
Sarmad Alshawi: Brunel Business School, Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UK
Muhammad M Kamal: Brunel Business School, Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UK
Tillal Eldabi: Brunel Business School, Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UK
Aiyaz Mazhar: Brunel Business School, Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UK

Journal of the Operational Research Society, 2014, vol. 65, issue 6, 963-978

Abstract: This paper provides a systems-based approach to the exploration of the relationship and integration between Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) factors as part of a Sustainable Operations Management (SOM) agenda. The authors have chosen electronic procurement (e-Procurement) as a suitable context in this light. Through a review of extant literature, a Systems Archetype (SA) model was developed (based on the ‘Accidental Adversaries’ archetype) and findings from a quantitative pilot study exploring key factors pertinent to e-Procurement SRM were gathered, and hence evaluated against SOM factors. The objective of this research was to describe and visualise the causal interrelationships involved in SRM-SOM through the application of a SA (as an Operations Research tool). The authors believe that this research also provides a unique approach to developing and harnessing the useful and unique properties of Systems Thinking (ST), by attempting to reduce and organise the (generally ad hoc and wide-ranging) sequence of subjective perspectives commonly experienced in causal mapping experiments. The paper builds upon the extant literature, and provides further basis for continuing research in the areas of ST, SAs and the application of operational research to plan sustainable operations.

Date: 2014
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