Mason, K and Oshri, I and Leek, S (2008) SHARED LEARNING IN SUPPLY NETWORKS: EVIDENCE FROM AN EMERGING MARKET SUPPLY NETWORK. Working Paper. The Department of Marketing, Lancaster University.
Abstract
Firms face the challenge of developing learning capabilities that enable them to work as part of an effective business network. While an extensive literature examines learning capabilities within the firm little research examine the shared learning that occurs between networked firms. The paper explores how a manufacturer and businesses services provider learn to develop their supply network. Specifically, the paper investigates four areas of shared learning, central to supply network success and discusses the development of shared learning capabilities.