Relevant problems in collaborative processes of non-hierarchical manufacturing networks
Abstract: The purpose of this
paper is to identify some of existing problems associated with collaboration
among SMEs of the same network. Concretely, the problems are focused. The
research objective is to identify the most relevant problems existing when SMEs
have to deal with decentralized decisions (DDM).
Design/methodology/approach: Through the literature review there have
been collected collaborative problems caused by inter-organizational barriers.
The approach taken is a qualitative study and analysis that classifies
collaborative problems from less important to very important. In light of this,
we are able to identify what are the most relevant problems to study in the NHN
collaborative context.
Findings and Originality/value: The developed methodology allows
researchers to indentify amongst the collaborative problems those that are most
relevant to solve in the NHN context, with the main aim of providing solutions
in the future. The research aim is to provide the expert in the collaborative
field a starting point to address the collaborative problems SMEs can find when
belonging to collaborative networks.
Research limitations/implications: Not all the problems that appear when
an SME establish collaborative relationships, in a NHN, are considered. The
identified problems have been arisen because there are discussed in the
literature for addressing collaborative problems among networked partners.
Identified problems are also considered because there are relevant to achieve
collaboration among SMEs.
Originality/value: The degree of coverage and the degree of significance
is the taxonomy criteria used to identify the importance of solution degree of
the encountered collaborative problems, in NHN context, in order to provide a
future research of solutions to overcome them.
Author: Beatriz Andrés, Raul
Poler
Journal Code: jptindustrigg130030