Horizontal Cooperation in Transport and Logistics: A Literature Review

Cruijssen, Frans; Dullaert, Wout; Fleuren, Hein

doi:10.5325/transportationj.46.3.0022

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“…In collaborative vehicle routing, typically horizontal cooperations are considered. These refer to collaborative practices among companies acting at the same levels in a market (Cruijssen et al, 2007c). Vertical cooperation on the other hand, indicate hierarchical relationships, meaning that one player is the client of the other.…”

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“…Related reviews by Verdonck et al (2013) and Cruijssen et al (2007c) exist. Both are dealing with transportation collaborations.…”

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“…Furthermore, we identify two classes of decentralized settings, which are auction-based and non-auction-based collaborations. Cruijssen et al (2007c) give an overview on different types of horizontal collaboration, i.e. the levels of integration among collaborators.…”

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Collaborative vehicle routing: A survey

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Hartl

2018

European Journal of Operational Research

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In horizontal collaborations, carriers form coalitions in order to perform parts of their logistics operations jointly. By exchanging transportation requests among each other, they can operate more efficiently and in a more sustainable way. Collaborative vehicle routing has been extensively discussed in the literature. We identify three major streams of research: (i) centralized collaborative planning, (ii) decentralized planning without auctions, and (ii) auction-based decentralized planning. For each of them we give a structured overview on the state of knowledge and discuss future research directions.

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“…Related reviews by Verdonck et al (2013) and Cruijssen et al (2007c) exist. Both are dealing with transportation collaborations.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Collaborative vehicle routing: A survey

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Hartl

2018

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“…A first group of contributions typifies collaboration according to the nature of the relationship of the collaborating firms, i.e. their position on the market (Bengtsson and Kock, 1999; Cruijssen, 2006; Verstrepen et al , 2009). In the spectrum separating coexistence and competition, cooperation can occur between competing and non-competing firms.…”

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“…A fifth group of typologies has used the collaboration scope to identify collaboration types (Zinn and Parasuraman, 1997; Cruijssen, 2006; Pomponi et al , 2013; Verstrepen et al , 2009). When used independently from other dimensions, collaboration scope results in operational, tactical and strategic collaboration type.…”

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A typology of horizontal logistics collaboration concepts: an illustrative case study from agri-food supply chains

Badraoui

Boulaksil

Vorst

2021

BIJ

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PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to develop a comprehensive model for horizontal logistics collaboration (HLC), including the collaboration types, enablers, context influence and performance indicators.Design/methodology/approachFirst, this study discusses the currently available typologies and their limitations and defines relevant collaboration classification dimensions. Then, a detailed analysis of each dimension is conducted, including the identification of resulting collaboration types. Next, collaboration enablers and the context influence are discussed, as well as their implications on the logistics system, with a specific focus on agri-food supply chains (AFSCs). Additionally, adequate key performance indicators (KPIs) are selected to evaluate collaboration outcomes. Finally, the horizontal logistics collaboration concept (HLCC) is applied to an illustrative case study from AFSCs.FindingsThe results show that HLC is a complex strategy where several elements intervene in the creation of the collaboration scenario. The research also shows that the specific characteristics of AFSCs influence the partners' selection process and increase the importance of partners' similarity and information exchange.Practical implicationsThe results provide managers with practical insights into the dynamic nature of HLC both at the operational and relational levels.Originality/valueThis paper provides a theoretical contribution by introducing a new comprehensive model for HLC and a practical typology that allows a deeper understanding of the mechanisms governing different HLC scenarios.

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Perspective‐taking predicts success in coalition formation

Cantiani,

van Beest,

Cruijssen

et al. 2024

Euro J Social Psych

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Predominant economic theories of coalition formation assume that the best strategy during coalition negotiations is to approach as few partners as possible with self‐serving offers that barely beat all other competitors while maximizing one's profit. Accordingly, to be included in a winning coalition, one needs to be able to predict others’ intentions, which is called perspective‐taking. However, economists derived the idea that these strategies lead to success from observed coalition outcomes, rather than testing the role of perspective‐taking empirically or modeling coalition negotiation dynamics. The present research revisits these theories from a psychological perspective within a novel coalition formation game that mimics common problems in horizontal supply chain collaboration. In line with theories of coalition formation, perspective‐taking during the negotiation predicted higher inclusion in winning coalitions and higher monetary payoffs, but unexpectedly also longer negotiations. Contrary to predominant theories, perspective‐taking led individuals to approach more partners and make other‐serving offers, suggesting that successful coalition negotiations rely on different mechanisms than previously thought. These results are also practically relevant because companies often fail to orchestrate their transport flows, which leads to economic losses and environmental damage. These insights are valuable as they call for a psychological revision of predominant theories on coalition formation and shed light on how social behaviour influences horizontal collaboration in the transport sector. Furthermore, these findings underscore the potential of coalition‐driven approaches in mitigating environmental consequences, offering a pathway toward sustainable practices in the face of climate challenges.

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Horizontal Cooperation in Transport and Logistics: A Literature Review

Cited by 120 publications

References 65 publications

Collaborative vehicle routing: A survey

Collaborative vehicle routing: A survey

A typology of horizontal logistics collaboration concepts: an illustrative case study from agri-food supply chains

Perspective‐taking predicts success in coalition formation

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