Supply management for major sport events: The case of the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games. (2nd March 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tchokogué, André; Nollet, Jean; Beaulieu, Laurence
• Is Part Of: Revue canadienne des sciences de l'administration. Volume 34:Number 1(2017:Mar.)
• Page Start: 7
• Page End: 18
• Publication Date: 2016-03-02
• Subjects: Olympic Games -- supply management -- major sport events -- temporary organizations -- business of uncertainty; Jeux olympiques -- gestion de l'approvisionnement -- grands évènements sportifs -- organisations temporaires -- affaires d'incertitude; Management -- Periodicals; Management -- Canada -- Periodicals; 658.005
• DOI: 10.1002/cjas.1374
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0825-0383

Abstract

Abstract: In examining the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games (OG), we show that supply management in major sports events (MSEs) has interesting characteristics both in terms of operationalization and resources required. We show that while supply managers must consider local development, they cannot lose sight of efficiency in delivering on other objectives. The multifaceted nature of supply, which includes sponsorship, value in kind, and so forth, requires specific supply management approaches for each stage of the OG management lifecycle. Specifically, supply management differs from other business contexts in three main areas: (a) supplier identification and selection; (b) contract negotiation and the process of acquiring goods; (c) supplier relationship management. Copyright © 2016 ASAC. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.