Supplier Selection Processes: A Case Study in a Chinese Dairy Company

This research studies the supplier selection process in a company in the Chinese Dairy Industry. The literature review includes the food supply chain, the frameworks and models of supplier selection, the selection methods and sourcing strategies. A case study methodology including seven interviews with managers and employees was carried out. This paper discusses the similarities and differences between the research findings and literature review. It suggests the company extends the time period of the field trips to visit its potential suppliers, in order to obtain sufficient and reliable information for conducting supplier selection processes.