Abstract

Purpose Collaboration may be the most important core competency and has been described as the engine of efficient supply chain management. There is a common perception, nevertheless, that not many businesses have fully realised its potential. In order to determine best practices and evaluate the state of supply chain collaboration, a research was conducted. Design, procedure, and strategy CEOs of supply chains offered advice on working together. A conceptual model characterising the behaviour, culture, and interpersonal relationships linked to productive collaboration was created using survey data, in-person interviews, and an analysis of the literature on collaboration Results. The increase of efficiency, effectiveness, and market positioning for the enterprises of the responders are positive results associated to collaboration. Research constraints and implications Although the limited sample size is a drawback, it is counterbalanced by the calibre of the respondent pool and their level of training and experience. Getting feedback from only one partner in the cooperative partnerships is another drawback. It would be possible to ascertain how collaboration-related interactions and variables evolve over time by creating a longitudinal research. Consequences for practice A "blurring of lines" between organisations was highlighted by a number of respondents in contrast to a "us vs. them" mentality. This was conveyed in several ways, including by recognising the agreements as co-owned, treating them as a single unit, and reorienting the attention to the greatest possible compromise. Even though many of the respondents said that benefits are not given out equally, they acknowledged that they benefit enough from the cooperative agreements to make them worthwhile. Uniqueness and worth Many of today's leading firms are mentioned in real-world practical experiences.

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