Interorganizational relationships in the Brazilian construction industry supply chain

Abstract Paper aims This paper identifies variables that differentiate the relationship between small and medium-sized construction companies and suppliers; and impact the integration of the supply chain of the construction sector with the aim of obtaining performance gains. Originality The data was collected through a questionnaire to two specific groups of business: small and medium-sized construction and suppliers. Research method Survey with a sample of 50 construction companies and 50 suppliers. Through the discriminant analysis it was possible to identify the variables related to t...