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Integrating supply chain and network analyses: the study of netchains (2001)
| Venue: | Journal on Chain and Network Science |
| Citations: | 61 - 1 self |
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@ARTICLE{Lazzarini01integratingsupply,
author = {Sergio G. Lazzarini and Fabio R. Chaddad and Michael L. Cook},
title = {Integrating supply chain and network analyses: the study of netchains},
journal = {Journal on Chain and Network Science},
year = {2001},
volume = {1},
pages = {7--22}
}
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Abstract
This paper introduces the concept of netchain analysis. A netchain is a set of networks comprised of horizontal ties between firms within a particular industry or group, which are sequentially arranged based on vertical ties between firms in different layers. Netchain analysis interprets supply chain and network perspectives on inter-organizational collaboration with particular emphasis on the value creating and coordination mechanism sources. We posit that sources of value and coordination mechanisms correspond to particular and distinct types of interdependencies: pooled, sequential, and reciprocal. It is further argued that the recognition and accounting of these simultaneous interdependencies is crucial for a more advanced understanding of complex inter-organizational relations. The paper concludes with an analysis of a set of netchain configuration examples, including buyer-supplier relationships, information technology induced inter-organization collaborations, and the introduction of the “macrohierarchy” organization structure. Key words Network, supply chain, value chain, interdependence, cooperative strategy. 1 We thank the h elpful comments by two anonymous referees. All remaining errors and omissions are our own. 1.
Keyphrases
supply chain network analysis horizontal tie elpful comment anonymous referee advanced understanding analysis interprets key word network inter-organizational collaboration simultaneous interdependency value chain cooperative strategy network perspective netchain configuration example netchain analysis coordination mechanism correspond information technology buyer-supplier relationship coordination mechanism source particular industry macrohierarchy organization structure different layer vertical tie inter-organization collaboration distinct type complex inter-organizational relation particular emphasis
