Dynamics of Strategic Multi-Partner Network Management in Different Contexts
SIG: Strategic Management
Dynamics of Strategic Multi-Partner Network Management in Different Contexts
Strategic multi-partner networks involve multiple, independent firms which voluntary and interactively engage in such activities as R&D, manufacturing, and marketing. The distinctive features characterizing these networks, e.g. lack of a hub firm and a distributed power structure among their members, pose many challenges to their management which is widely recognized as one of the determinants of their success.
In particular, transportation represents one interesting context to study strategic multi-partner network management. Today’s world trade expansion requires, among others, profound reconfigurations of transport supply chains and the development of large-scale infrastructures. This track aims to unveil innovative strategies for creating shared value in unique sectors such as ports and shipping, air transport, road and rail transport as well as multi-modal logistics infrastructures. Several mutually related research topics to address issues as such include but are not limited to horizontal and vertical forms of international cooperation, innovative business strategies international networks and the strategic management of Public-Private- Partnerships.
Names of proponents:
Francesco Parola (University of Naples ‘Parthenope’)
Keywords
Strategic networks; management; development process; multipartner; supply chains; large- scale transport infrastructure; international cooperation; Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).
Important dates
Deadline for paper submission: 12 January 2016 (2 pm Belgian time) Notification of acceptance: 15 March 2016
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