TY - JOUR
T1 - A dynamic framework for managing horizontal cooperation in logistics
AU - Verstrepen, Sven
AU - Cools, Martine
AU - Cruijssen, Frans
AU - Dullaert, Wout
PY - 2009
Y1 - 2009
N2 - This paper first explores the motives and drivers that Logistic Service Providers (LSPs) may feel to start up horizontal cooperation. Secondly, a classification supporting LSPs in their search for a suitable collaboration structure is developed based on distinguishing cooperation characteristics encountered in practice. The third contribution consists of a description of the typical life cycle of a partnership and how it can be managed over time. Partnerships are presented as a means for LSPs to cope with increasingly difficult market conditions. In addition, they offer positive side effects for society and the environment.
AB - This paper first explores the motives and drivers that Logistic Service Providers (LSPs) may feel to start up horizontal cooperation. Secondly, a classification supporting LSPs in their search for a suitable collaboration structure is developed based on distinguishing cooperation characteristics encountered in practice. The third contribution consists of a description of the typical life cycle of a partnership and how it can be managed over time. Partnerships are presented as a means for LSPs to cope with increasingly difficult market conditions. In addition, they offer positive side effects for society and the environment.
KW - Cooperation life cycle
KW - Framework
KW - Horizontal partnerships
KW - Logistic service providers
KW - LSPs
KW - Supply chain collaboration
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U2 - 10.1504/IJLSM.2009.022497
DO - 10.1504/IJLSM.2009.022497
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:58549109460
SN - 1742-7967
VL - 5
SP - 228
EP - 248
JO - International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management
JF - International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management
IS - 3-4
ER -