Purpose - The paper seeks to discuss and develop SCM as a scientific discipline using different theories from non-logistics areas to explain inter-organizational phenomena. It also attempts to establish a frame of reference that allows us to mitigate the gap between the current SCM research and...

Purpose – To identify some of the major issues and problems firms face, when they collaborate with suppliers in new product development. Design/methodology/approach – The paper presents a case study of a leading Danish hearing aid manufacturer. Findings – Early involvement of suppliers in...

Purpose – To improve the understanding of the inter‐organizational dynamics of the dyadic relationships between a buyer and provider of logistics services (TPL dyads). Design/methodology/approach – Analyzes the preparation, implementation, and operation of a particular case of third party...

This paper considers third party logistics (TPL) from a resource and competence perspective. New competencies are developed in the relationship between the shipper and the TPL provider. A typology of TPL relationships is developed going from market exchanges to joint logistics solutions. Here,...