Citation:
Wilding, Richard; Humphries, Andrew S. Understanding collaborative supply chain relationships through the application of the Williamson organisational failure framwork. International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, 2006, Vol. 36 Issue 4, p309-329,
Abstract:
Many researchers have studied supply chain relationships however, the
preponderance of open markets situations and ‘industry-style’ surveys have
reduced the empirical focus on the dynamics of long-term, collaborative dyadic
relationships. Within the supply chain the need for much closer, long-term
relationships is increasing due to supplier rationalisation and globalisation
(Spekman et al, 1998) and more information about these interactions is required.
The research specifically tested the well-accepted Williamson’s (1975) Economic
Organisations Failure Framework as a theoretical model through which long term
collaborative relationships can be v