...Suicheng Li; Yujie Li; JinHui Peng Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop a model to explore and empirically examine how buyer–supplier collaborative relationships generate relationship-based innovation. In particular, it examines relationship learning as a mechanism by which buyer...

...Dong Liu; Yongchuan Bao; Guocai Wang Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine how formal contracts affect alliance innovation performance. To understand the mechanism underlying the impact, this study tests whether relationship learning mediates the impact of formal contracts on alliance...

... of competence would directly affect collaborative relationships in a buyer–supplier relationship. The two mediating roles of relative attention from buyers and relationship learning with buyers were confirmed. The empirical findings indicated that relative attention from buyers partially mediates...

...Marko Kohtamäki; Michael Bourlakis Purpose This study aims to examine the antecedents of relationship learning in partnerships and develop a research model that explains relationship learning through three complementary constructs: relational practices, social capital and suppliers' relationship...