Class,
The starting point for the development and relationships is by processing a model for forming logistic and
supply chain relationships, for example, the process model from Langley & Penn (Coyle, Langley, Novack
& Gibson, 2017, p. 481). This gives a good outline of what steps to consider and decisions to make, at
what point.
Assess in what area you need the relationship for your business, with the focus on what type of
relationship will work best. A relationship will have a high likelihood of success if there is a good
combination of drivers and facilitators. In which a driver shows the benefits of the partnership, and the
facilitator is defined as the supportive partnership that enhances growth and development (Coyle,
Langley, Novack & Gibson, 2017, p. 483). The most successful is the collaboration where companies have
a mutual benefit. Of course, there will be difficulties that need to be overcome before the collaboration
will be fully successful, difficulties such as complete trust amongst each other and sharing information.
