This paper focuses on a theoretical modelling of multilateral SME co-operation. A major part of the previous research has been done on dyadic or bilateral relationships between two partners in a vertical chain although new co-operative ventures increasingly involve multiple partners. The...

Virtual organizations have been presented as one solution for SMEs aiming to increase their competitiveness. This paper seeks to clarify those preconditions that affect the abilities of SMEs to participate in virtual organizations. The reviews on the networking literature and the resource-based...