Success factors for collaboration management in manufacturing companies
Journal
International Journal of Services and Operations Management
ISSN
1744-2370
ISSN-Digital
1744-2389
Type
journal article
Date Issued
2006-09-15
Author(s)
Abstract
Despite the potential benefits of collaboration in a dynamic business environment, many manufacturing organisations find it extremely difficult to build alliances successfully. There is a lack of methods and frameworks for establishing and managing collaboration in traditional manufacturing environments. This often leads to failures, decreasing motivation and can ultimately weaken competitive position in the market. A benchmarking project was undertaken with a variety of firms to explore and gain a better understanding of factors that would improve the likelihood of collaborative success. This paper provides an understanding of the necessary changes required in a firm's activities, its organisational structure and culture. It demonstrates the impact of these changes on successful collaborations. Through an analysis of the required changes, it is shown how companies can adopt six empirically tested factors to bring about a successful collaboration management. These success factors identified in the benchmarking project offer guidance for managers seeking to successfully collaborate in today's business landscape.
Language
English
Keywords
collaboration management
benchmarking
collaboration dynamics
success factors
collaborative manufacturing
alliances
organisational structure
organisational culture
culture change
organisational change
HSG Classification
contribution to practical use / society
Refereed
Yes
Publisher
Inderscience
Publisher place
Olney
Volume
2
Number
3
Start page
203
End page
221
Pages
19
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
31994