In this paper we investigated the use of supplier performance measurement primarily
in the logistics context and only from the OEMs perspective. Future studies should therefore aim to
, first, take into consideration the suppliers’ perspective on the evaluation process, and second,
include a broader view of supplier evaluation, e.g. place more consideration on the purchasing or
product development perspective. Another interesting aspect is the view of the performance measurement chain—
the connection between objectives, measures and actions from the OEM, through the 1st tier supplier to
the suppliers’ supplier. We think that qualitative, case-based studies provide the best route to this and propose the perspective on the functions of performance measurement as a sensible framework for the empirical analysis of performance measurement and management systems in industry.