The predictive value of behavioural characteristics on the success of strategic alliances
Vanpoucke, Evelyne Vereecke, Ann
Vanpoucke, Evelyne
Vereecke, Ann
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2010
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International Journal of Production Research
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48
Publication Issue
22
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6715
Publication End page
6738
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An increasing number of companies are setting up strategic alliances with suppliers and customers. However, the majority of these alliances do not succeed. Our aim is to understand how different behavioural characteristics are associated with alliance success. We hypothesise that alliance attributes, communication behaviour, and alliance management are predictors of cost benefits and service benefits. Furthermore, we found that while alliance attributes are related with both cost and service benefits, communication behaviour and alliance management are only associated with service and cost benefits, respectively. We also see that alliance attributes explain most of the variance of supply chain success and are thus better predictors of alliance success than other behavioural characteristics. Furthermore, we provide insight into the way managers can build up supply chain performance by setting up strategic alliances.
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Logistics Management