Strategic Alliances Xiaohong Pang Automation Department Shanghai Jiaotong University
Strategic Alliances Xiaohong Pang Automation Department Shanghai Jiaotong University
Lecture Outline Introduction A Framework for Strategic Alliances Third-Party Logistics Retailer-Supplier Partnerships
Lecture Outline Introduction A Framework for Strategic Alliances Third-Party Logistics Retailer-Supplier Partnerships
One Paradox One of the paradoxes of business today Complex business practices are becoming essential for firms to survive and thrive Necessary financial and managerial resources are becoming increasingly scarce
One Paradox One of the paradoxes of business today Complex business practices are becoming essential for firms to survive and thrive Necessary financial and managerial resources are becoming increasingly scarce
An Important Observation It may not always be effective to perform all of these key business functions in- house. Frequently,a company may find it effective to use other firms with special resources and technical knowledge to perform these functions. Often a combination of position in the supply chain,resources, and expertise determines the most appropriate firm in the supply chain to perform a particular function
An Important Observation It may not always be effective to perform all of these key business functions inhouse. Frequently, a company may find it effective to use other firms with special resources and technical knowledge to perform these functions. Often a combination of position in the supply chain, resources, and expertise determines the most appropriate firm in the supply chain to perform a particular function
Ways for Performing a Logistics Function There are four basic ways for a firm to ensure that a logistics related business function is completed. ■Internal activities Resources and expertise available,core strengths ■Acquisitions Drawbacks:expensive,culture clashing,effectiveness losing,business losing,and so on Arm's-length transactions Short-term arrangement,for a particular business need Strategic alliances Arm's length transaction公平交易，正常交易
Ways for Performing a Logistics Function There are four basic ways for a firm to ensure that a logistics related business function is completed. Internal activities Resources and expertise available, core strengths Acquisitions Drawbacks: expensive, culture clashing, effectiveness losing, business losing, and so on Arm’s-length transactions Short-term arrangement, for a particular business need Strategic alliances Arm’s length transaction 公平交易，正常交易