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

Year: 2021

Type: article

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.

Source: Future Business Journal

DOI: 10.1186/s43093-021-00108-2

Authors: Ismail Abdi Changalima, Ismail Juma Ismail, Alban Dismas Mchopa

Institutions: The University of Dodoma, Moshi Co-operative University

Language: English

Topic: Quality and Supply Management

Subfield: Management Information Systems

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: University of Dodoma