Interorganizational Networks and Market Structures

Fornengo, Graziella

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“…Interfirm networks refer to the computer and telecommunications infrastructure developed, operated and/or used by two or more firms for the purpose of exchanging information that support a business application or process. These firms can be suppliers and customers in the same value chain, or strategic partners or even competitors in the same or related market (Forenego, 1988;Li, 1995). Interfirm networks can take many different forms, ranging from dedicated, closed group interfirm networks via semiclosed group networks based on value added network services (VANS), such as electronic data interchange (EDI), to completely open systems based on open mediums such as the Internet.…”

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“…Electronic alliance ± that is interfirm networks with predetermined participants ± has been widely in use along value chains, and such networks are sometimes referred to as centred (interfirm) networks (Bloch, 1987;Forenego, 1988) or electronic hierarchies (to distinguish them from electronic markets) (Steinfield et al, 1995). Profound changes in interfirm relations associated with such networks have begun to emerge in recent years.…”

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Interfirm collaboration through interfirm networks

Williams

1999

Information Systems Journal

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Abstract. Abstract. Since the late 1980s, interfirm (computer) networks have been diffusing very rapidly. They have not only been adopted by firms across the whole spectrum of sectors; the applications based on such networks have also been extended from routine transactions to strategically more important processes. Using recent evidence gathered from six in‐depth cases studies in the UK and a telephone‐based survey, this paper will illustrate how the development of interfirm networks has facilitated the emergence of new interfirm collaboration in strategic areas. The empirical evidence has been drawn from the retailing, motor manufacturing and electronics industries. To conclude, the paper will highlight several key issues that have emerged from the study, identify three layers of barriers to the development of interfirm networks, and outline a future research agenda.

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Interfirm collaboration through interfirm networks

Williams

1999

Information Systems Journal

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“…Fourth, corporate networks are facilitating the emergence of new organizational forms (such as the 'networked organization') that are radically different from the hierarchical-divisional-functional structure typical of large firms in the 1960s and 1970s. Fifth, the steadily decreasing costs of network interconnections between customers, suppliers, and other organizations are facilitating the erosion of organizational boundaries particularly at the operational level (Bloch, 1987;Fornengo, 1988).…”

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Corporate Networks and the Spatial and Functional Reorganizations of Large Firms

1995

Environ Plan A

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In this paper a new analytical framework is developed to examine the emergent spatial and functional reorganizations of large firms that are intimately related to the use of corporate networks. The framework is developed through a systematic analysis of the various types of relationships between information technology and corporate reorganization, and the identification of the key elements and dimensions of corporate reorganizations. It allows for specific organizational changes to be understood within the overall context of corporate reorganization in the firm, and most of all, to be easily seen as in some way related to the use of corporate networks. Unlike previous studies in which the role of space and place has mostly been marginalized, in this inquiry geography is regarded as an integral part of the development of corporate networks and corporate reorganizations. By centrally focusing on the intersections between corporate networks, large firms, and geography, I conceptualize a wide range of phenomena that are observed in real organizations, and speculate on their implications for the future form of organizations and urban and regional development.

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“…These firms are suppliers and customers in the same value chain, or strategic partners or even competitors in the same or related market [36][37][38]. Through IOS, the business partners arrange routine business transactions.…”

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Social Shaping & Standardization: A Case Study from Auto Industry

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Bunduchi

Williams

Proceedings of the 38th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences

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Inter-organizational collaboration requires systems interoperability which is not possible in the absence of common standards. However, empirical research has shown that Information and Communication Technology (ICT) standards can be a major barrier in the progress of Information Technology (IT)-enabled inter-organizational collaboration [1][2][3]. Though often portrayed as a narrow technical matter, standard setting is a complex social process, shaped by an array of factors and representing embodiments of social relationships between the actors. This paper approaches standardization from a Social Shaping of Technology (SST) perspective. The paper explores the characteristics and factors that shape the development and implementation of a standard in the case of a portal implementation in the automotive industry.

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Interorganizational Networks and Market Structures

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Interfirm collaboration through interfirm networks

Interfirm collaboration through interfirm networks

Corporate Networks and the Spatial and Functional Reorganizations of Large Firms

Social Shaping & Standardization: A Case Study from Auto Industry

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Corporate Networks and the Spatial and Functional Reorganizations of Large Firms

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