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Central European Management Journal

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Year 11/2024 
Volume 32 
Issue 4

Strategic procurement management of railroad rolling stock in the European Union

Sebastian Jarzębowski
Kozminski University, Warsaw, Poland

Christopher Mondy
Washington University in St Louis, St Louis, Missouri, USA

Izabela Dalewska-Mądra
Kozminski University, Warsaw, Poland

Matias Enz
University of Missouri-St Louis College of Business Administration, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

11/2024 32 (4) Central European Management Journal

DOI 10.1108/CEMJ-07-2023-0288

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Abstract

Purpose – Like a well-designed procurement strategy, a well-designed rolling stock strategy promotes the development of a railroad company and contributes to its competitive advantage. Effective implementation of the rolling stock strategy enhances the likelihood of enjoying the benefits of the strategy’s design. A successful implementation relies on the strategy being known, understood, controlled and communicated to the entire organization.
Design/methodology/approach – The research consists of an extensive literature review as well as a series of workshops with rolling stock suppliers, railway authorities and representatives and rail users. Findings – This paper presents a collection of solutions for passenger rail rolling stock procurement. The authors offer guidance to the strategic procurement of rolling stock in the European Union (EU) and propose key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of a rolling stock strategy.
Research limitations/implications – While this study presents a thorough evaluation of rolling stock procurement practices, it is limited by its geographic isolation. Future studies should compare the procurement practices discussed here to others in the EU, as well as in North America, South America and Asia. Additionally, this study focused on the passenger rail segment. Passenger transport is an important function of the rail network in the EU, but future research should expand the assessment of rolling stock procurement strategies to freight rail as well.
Originality/value – Overall, this work provides visibility into common rolling stock procurement practices in complex EU railway markets. This work expands the literature through a review of these practices and through enabling research into best practices or a commonly accepted procurement model.

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Jarzębowski, Sebastian & Mondy, Christopher & Dalewska-Mądra, Izabela & Enz, Matias (2024). Strategic procurement management of railroad rolling stock in the European Union. (2024). Strategic procurement management of railroad rolling stock in the European Union. Central European Management Journal, 32(4), 567-584. https://doi.org/10.1108/CEMJ-07-2023-0288 (Original work published 11/2024AD)

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Jarzębowski, Sebastian and Mondy, Christopher and Dalewska-Mądra, Izabela and Enz, Matias. “Strategic Procurement Management Of Railroad Rolling Stock In The European Union”. 11/2024AD. Central European Management Journal, vol. 32, no. 4, 2024, pp. 567-584.

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Jarzębowski, Sebastian and Mondy, Christopher and Dalewska-Mądra, Izabela and Enz, Matias. “Strategic Procurement Management Of Railroad Rolling Stock In The European Union”. Central European Management Journal, Central European Management Journal, 32, no. 4 (2024): 567-584. doi:10.1108/CEMJ-07-2023-0288.

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