The role of collaboration in reducing quality variability in Brazilian breweries

Prim, Alexandre Luis, Sarma, Violina and de Sá, Marcelo Martins 2021. The role of collaboration in reducing quality variability in Brazilian breweries. Production Planning and Control 34 (12) , pp. 1192-1208. 10.1080/09537287.2021.1992528

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Abstract

This paper aims to analyse how small-scale breweries undertake vertical and horizontal collaborations to manage their quality performance (when measured by reducing quality variabilities). While vertical collaborations are overemphasised, horizontal and simultaneous collaboration efforts have been understudied. Our contribution lies in proposing an interplay of vertical and horizontal collaborations through information sharing, joint decision-making, and knowledge exchange with intra- and inter-supply chain partners to address quality variability issues. We draw attention to supply chain relationships being predominantly informal, which contribute strongly towards accessing external sources of knowledge. Additionally, such collaborative efforts have led companies to achieve mutual gains in their relationships. Finally, a framework is presented that consolidates the supply chain actors, collaboration types, socialisation mechanisms, and relationship types.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Published Online
Status:	Published
Schools:	Business (Including Economics)
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
ISSN:	0953-7287
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	3 April 2024
Date of Acceptance:	25 September 2021
Last Modified:	03 Apr 2024 10:41
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/167676

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