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The Agrifood Cooperative as a Network of Firms. A Theoretical Framework

Garcia Perez, Ana Maria, Garcia Martinez, Marian (2006) The Agrifood Cooperative as a Network of Firms. A Theoretical Framework. In: 99th European Seminar of the EAAE, Trust and Risk in Business Networks, 08/02/2006, Bonn, Germany. (Access to this publication is currently restricted. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:10229)

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Abstract

This paper proposes a research framework of the design and configuration of agrifood chains where the focal firm is a second-tier cooperative (group of affiliated cooperatives) in order to assess the alignment of (relational) governance structures and coordination mechanisms in these chains with supply chain management (SCM) principles. The theoretical framework proposes an integrative approach by drawing on the Relational View of inter-organisational competitive advantage and the Theory of Networks as inter-cooperative vertical relationships are embedded in horizontal ties between firms (first-tier cooperatives) of social rather economic nature. The conceptual framework developed herein will help theory building in SCM, but most importantly it would advance current knowledge on the scope of SCM in the agrifood cooperative sector.

Item Type: Conference or workshop item (Paper)
Subjects: S Agriculture
Divisions: Divisions > Division of Human and Social Sciences > School of Economics
Divisions > Kent Business School - Division > Department of Marketing, Entrepreneurship and International Business
Depositing User: Marian Garcia
Date Deposited: 05 Sep 2008 14:23 UTC
Last Modified: 16 Nov 2021 09:49 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/10229 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

University of Kent Author Information

Garcia Martinez, Marian.

Creator's ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2689-2417
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