Literature Review of How Suppliers are selected in top Supermarkets of UAE

        According to the Author ROSE K (2001) it is conducted that , Supermarkets have made hard work to improve an ultimate customer satisfaction through providing various kinds of merchandise from different manufacturer’s variety as well as assortment. Products for marketing through manufacturers to retailers is increasingly becoming significant as well as it must focus on a long-term management of a relationship, which is of combined benefit to both retailers as well as manufacturers for the selection of supplier in supermarkets, predominantly given a changing nature of business environment. From other retailers, like in UAE today, Supermarkets also face competition; there is an increase during expediency stores at petrol stations. A Manufacturers are competing on the behalf  a limited shelf space in supermarkets as well as thus due to an increasing retailer power, as retailers become larger, their capability to influence an action of other channel members also becomes greater thus are in a position to make use of considerable power on its suppliers. (ROSE K., 2001)

        According to the study conducted by Dellana & Kros (2014), quality maturity varies by the class of industry. The authors have examined the 17 different courses along with quality maturity by the position of a supply chain. The authors have found that quality maturity differed by a view of a supply chain that depends on the definition of that position. The authors examined differences among supply chain and jobs and industry classed to gain insights into program maturity of quality management within supply chains and across sectors. The results have shown that quality program maturity is not uniform generally and potentially there are many opportunities for considerable improvements around many areas by particular industry (Dellana & Kros, 2014).

        According the research , the author Harju, (2010) condtuced that supplier selection is the process by which buyers recognize a potential suppliers of goods as well as   services in order to calculate their abilities to meet a needs of an organization. A management as well as selection of the right supplier is element to getting a desired level of quality; on time along with at a right price; a necessary level of technical support as well as a desired level of service. A management of a selected supplier ensures timely delivery of a required quality as well as quantity of supplies at a right price. A supermarket spend a substantial sums of money on merchandise as well as hence a need to be prudent buyers by supply selection.

        According to the author Eldridge, (2012) it is conducted that; the selection of the right supplier can help you meet consumer demand on the behalf higher quality ingredients as well as at a same time meet high regulatory standards. When selecting a right supplier, manufacturers should remember. Include all key internal stakeholders in the process to agree on important criteria that the provider must meet. They require strong communication between a manufacturer as well as the supplier. Good communication does not necessarily confirm a successful relationship, but poor communication can almost guarantee a failed relationship. Conduct audits on the behalf the selected provider as well as work with them to address any deficiencies. If deficiencies are too large, switch to another provider. Implement adequate monitoring to drive improvement in supplier performance. Evaluate performance through useful metrics and provide the necessary feedback to the provider.

        Establish an effective certification program and use it when the provider has met your standards. Encourage your suppliers to develop strategic partnerships to ensure the greatest chance of success for both parties (Eldridge, 2012)

References of  How Suppliers are selected in top Supermarkets of UAE

Battistoni, Elisa, Andrea Bonacelli, Andrea Fronzetti Colladon, and Massimiliano M. Schiraldi. 2013. "An Analysis of the Effect of Operations Management Practices on Performance." Management Practices on Performance 1-11.

Dellana, Scott A., and John F. Kros. 2014. "An exploration of quality management practices, perceptions and program maturity in the supply chain." International Journal of Operations & Production Management, Vol. 34 Issue: 6 786-806.

Eldridge, Bradd. 2012. Supplier Management: Six Steps to Selecting the Right Supplier . September. https://www.foodsafetymagazine.com/magazine-archive1/augustseptember-2012/supplier-management-six-steps-to-selecting-the-right-supplier/.

ROSE K., M ASESE. 2001. "FACTORS CONSIDERED IMPORTANT BY LARGE SUPERMARKETS IN SELECTING THEIR SUPPLIERS OF MERCHANDISE: A CASE OF LARGE SUPERMARKETS IN NAIROBI /." MANAGEMENT RESEARCH PROJECT SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MASTERS OF BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATION (MBA), DEGREE, FACULTY OF COMMERCE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI.