More Trust Instead of More Vertical Integration in the German Pork Production? Empirical Evidence and Theoretical Considerations
Year: 2006
Type: preprint
Abstract: It is often hypothesized that contracts and vertical integration are paramount for the future competitiveness of meat supply chains. In this paper we review empirical evidence and theoretical reflections underlying this argumentation. We confront the contract and integration hypothesis with transaction cost considerations taking into account current technological and institutional developments and results from a survey in German pig production. It is concluded that more trust and commitment in non-contractual long-term relationships may be a viable alternative to stricter vertical coordination in meat supply chains.
Language: English
Subfield: Management Information Systems
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1566845877