Browsing Faculties by Author "Walhof, G"
Now showing items 1-4 of 4
-
A conceptual model and analytical framework for studying purchasing & supply management within SMEs
Hagelaar, G; Staal, A; Walhof, G (University of South Africa - UNISA, 2014)Abstract: The central objective of this conceptual paper is to gain a better understanding under what circumstances purchasing and supply activities within Small & Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are managed. Purchasing & ... -
How entrepreneurial New Zealand firms procure environmental technical innovations for the construction industry
Staal, A; Tookey, JE; Seadon, J; Mobach, M; Walhof, G (Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, the Netherlands, 2015)Construction industries in New Zealand and abroad have a low track record for successful sustainable innovations. This often has a negative impact on private and government spending, and on quality, society and the ... -
Procurement of non-incremental sustainable technology innovations - the case of small entrepreneurial firms supplying New Zealand construction & building industry
Staal, A; Tookey, J; Seadon, J; Mobach, M; Walhof, G (New Zealand Built Environment Research Symposium (NZBERS), 2014)Motivation Traditionally, the construction industry in New Zealand and in other countries has seen a low productivity and a low track record for successful innovations (Fairweather, 2010). The industry also lags in ... -
Tool for identifying critical control points in embedded purchasing activities within SMEs
Hagelaar, G; Staal, A; Holman; Walhof, G (IPSERA, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Amsterdam University, 2015)This paper discusses risk and uncertainty aspects and proposes an assessment tool leading to identification of critical control points (CCPs) within purchasing-oriented activities of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). ...