International Sourcing: An Australian Perspective
研究了澳大利亚制造商的国际采购行为，发现其独特模式，并探讨了跨国公司在澳子公司的内部贸易实践，挑战了以美国研究为主的现有知识。
SUMMARY International sourcing has emerged as an integral part of firms' competitive advantage building. In spite of increasing management attention to international sourcing, the literature is predominately based on U.S. research. Taking into account the impact of a firm's operational environment upon its sourcing strategies, the applicability of the existing knowledge outside the United States is highly questionable. This study provides new insights into the understanding of international sourcing from the unique perspective of Australia‐located manufacturers. Intra‐firm trade practice among Australian subsidiaries of multinationals is also investigated. While the study found distinctive international sourcing behaviors of Australia‐located manufacturers, it also discovered a distinctive pattern of international sourcing practice.