Collaborative Partnerships - Conceptualization of Strategic Alliances for Sustainable Supply Chains

Münch C, Benz L (2022)

Publication Language: English

Publication Type: Conference contribution, Conference Contribution

Publication year: 2022

Conference Proceedings Title: Academy of Management Proceedings

Event location: Seattle, Washington US

URI: https://journals.aom.org/doi/abs/10.5465/AMBPP.2022.11263abstract

DOI: 10.5465/AMBPP.2022.11263abstract

Abstract

To achieve sustainability among supply chain partners, many actors along the supply chain are increasingly engaging in strategic alliances. This paper aims to create an overview of the phenomenon of alliances and the underlying behavior of the participants leading to collaborative partnerships. Based on a literature review, a framework for strategic alliances that address sustainability issues in the supply chains of member companies is conceptualized. Findings suggest motives, interdependence, and implementation as central aspects for the overview of alliances. It revealed that the motives for participating in an alliance mainly lay on efficiency through shared resources and organizational learning, as well as institutional pressure. Drawing on the social exchange theory, aspects such as reciprocity, trust, commitment, and power can be promoted through the organization of the governance structure, fair allocation of power and benefits, and communication. To reduce issues due to information asymmetry, the implementation relies on tools, practices, and structured information exchange. This research contributes to filling identified gaps and expanding knowledge about the phenomenon of alliances to improve collaborative partnerships. It combines previous findings and creates a framework that provides an overview of the topic.

Authors with CRIS profile

Christopher Münch Lehrstuhl für Betriebswirtschaftslehre, insbesondere Supply Chain Management Lukas Benz Lehrstuhl für Betriebswirtschaftslehre, insbesondere Supply Chain Management

How to cite

APA:

Münch, C., & Benz, L. (2022). Collaborative Partnerships - Conceptualization of Strategic Alliances for Sustainable Supply Chains. In Academy of Management Proceedings. Seattle, Washington, US.

MLA:

Münch, Christopher, and Lukas Benz. "Collaborative Partnerships - Conceptualization of Strategic Alliances for Sustainable Supply Chains." Proceedings of the 82nd Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, Seattle, Washington 2022.

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