Cooperation and Collaboration in Supply Chain – A Literature Review

Abstract

The purpose for this paper is to survey and give a basic thought regarding the collaborative supply chain (CSC) and depict the significance of joint effort in supply chain. Collaborative supply chain termed coined in 1982 by “Keith Oliver” but before that collaboration exist in supply chain as cooperation and industries uses it to manage inventory and smooth movement of materials in systematic procedure and keeping track of materials at different stages of the industry. CSC characterizes when at least two associations cooperate to meet the common goals. These goals can be centered to reducing cost, enhancing client experience, or maintaining the inventory of vendors or client to reduce excess waste of materials. The questionnaire was sent to group of 50 people which consist of warehouse managers, procurement teams, purchasing teams, and different departments working in a supply chain for an industry.