The Use of Organizational Design Features in Purchasing and Supply Management

Abstract

SUMMARYThis article presents findings from a study examining organizational design features used by organizations in pursuing their procurement and supply objectives. The research purpose was to gain a better understanding of the organizational design features that firms currently use or may use in the future. The results should encourage organizations to address design issues as they relate to overall supply management effectiveness. Given the dynamics of the current competitive global supply landscape, organizational design concerns are critical to sustained organizational success.