...Yuan Huang; Weixi Han; Douglas K. Macbeth Purpose This paper aims to investigate the complexity of collaborations in supply chain networks, particularly the influence of horizontal collaborations (e.g. international joint ventures) on vertical collaborations (e.g. supplier–manufacturer partnering...

... the actors involved and bring them together to realise the benefits that can accrue from a successful HLC project. Retailers Horizontal collaboration Logistics management SCM metrics The organisation and provision of logistics is becoming an increasingly critical primary activity in modern...

...Francesco Pomponi; Luciano Fratocchi; Silvia Rossi Tafuri Purpose – The purpose of this article is to provide academicians and practitioners alike with a theory-based framework regarding horizontal collaboration in logistics. The proposed tool is based on an incremental perspective, according...

... collaboration, carriers may engage in “horizontal” collaboration (Mason et al., 2007). Horizontal collaboration is defined by Cruijssen et al. (2007b) as “identifying and exploiting win-win situations among companies that are active at the same stage of the supply chain”. In a transportation...