“…Studies related to CP in the manufacturing and automotive sector find a significant relationship between suppliers and manufacturers competitive priorities and practices (Salles, Vieira, Vaz, & Vanalle, 2010;Vachon, Halley, & Beaulieu, 2009). Competitive priorities (CP) choices (Maia, Cerra, & Alves Filho, 2005) and the company's focal strategy (Demeter, Gelei, & Jenei, 2006) are related to its SC configuration and practices.…”