Fewings, P and Hodgson, P (2005) Collaboration and learning: A business integration model. In: Khosrowshahi, F (ed.) Proceedings of 21st Annual ARCOM Conference, 7-9 September 2005, London, UK.
Abstract
A lot of clients and contractors have chosen to move away from the more traditional forms of contract and tendering and have chosen to develop a more collaborative approach, which is heralded as producing greater efficiency in project outcomes. This is reflected in the greater use of alternative procurement methods, a greater emphasis on partnership and the participation of the co-ordinating contractor at a much earlier stage of the project life cycle. Reviewing recent research a question mark remains over the effectiveness of collaboration between the main contractor and their supply chain. A pilot survey was set up to test the strength of collaboration which existed between main contractors and specialist contractors in the downside of the supply chain, which indicated a lack of trust which most significantly improved over an extended period. A model has been set up which also considers the importance of developing separate skills which enhance success in collaborative working.
| Item Type: | Conference Paper (Paper) |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | collaboration; skills; supply chain; trust |
| Index terms: | life cycle, integration, collaboration, project outcome, form of contract, efficiency, main contractor, effectiveness, partnership, survey, procurement method, specialist contractor |
| Subjects: | data collection methods, contractual arrangements, practitioner, value management, partnership management, performance management, organizational analysis, management, project completion |
| Topics: | Research Practice, Roles and Professions, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Procurement, Organizational Design, Quality Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCE |
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