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New forms of partnership: the role of logistics clusters in facilitating horizontal collaboration mechanisms

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  • Yossi Sheffi
  • Maria Jesus Saenz
  • Liliana Rivera
  • David Gligor

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Although the benefits of horizontal collaboration have been well documented in the literature, research has yet to offer a detailed understanding of the mechanisms that firms employ to create successful horizontal collaboration. Further, the role of logistics clusters in facilitating horizontal collaboration is crucial but not clear yet. This paper addresses these gaps. In order to address the research objectives, we employ a systematic literature review methodology. As a result of this process, one hundred thirty-three (133) papers published in leading academic journals were systematically analyzed. These studies are reviewed under the theoretical lenses of the transaction cost economics (TCE) and the derived identification of governance mechanisms (i.e. joint value propositions, informal governance, formal governance and information exchange) to achieve successful horizontal collaboration. Further, we provide a detailed description of how logistics clusters can facilitate and promote the development of such mechanisms, illustrated with companies’ best practices. As a result, several testable research propositions are put forth.

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  • Yossi Sheffi & Maria Jesus Saenz & Liliana Rivera & David Gligor, 2019. "New forms of partnership: the role of logistics clusters in facilitating horizontal collaboration mechanisms," European Planning Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 27(5), pages 905-931, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:eurpls:v:27:y:2019:i:5:p:905-931
    DOI: 10.1080/09654313.2019.1575797
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    1. Thierry Houé, 2020. "Art, Finance and Logistics: Creative Combination for Economic Development," Post-Print hal-02973123, HAL.
    2. Liu, Sijing & He, Nannan & Cao, Xindan & Li, Guoqi & Jian, Ming, 2022. "Logistics cluster and its future development: A comprehensive research review," Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, Elsevier, vol. 168(C).
    3. Mierzejewska Wioletta & Dziurski Patryk, 2021. "How Firms Cooperate in Business Groups? Evidence from Poland," Journal of Management and Business Administration. Central Europe, Sciendo, vol. 29(2), pages 63-88, June.

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