From transaction cost economics to food webs: A multi-disciplinary discussion on the length of supply chains

Alexandra Brintrup; Tomomi Kito; Steve New; Felix Reed-Tsochas

From transaction cost economics to food webs: A multi-disciplinary discussion on the length of supply chains

Alexandra Brintrup^*, Tomomi Kito, Steve New, Felix Reed-Tsochas

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Saïd Business School

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Abstract

We use a map of the interconnections between Toyota’s extended supply base to review the concept of ‘length’ in supply chains, and show that the chain is significantly shorter than expected. To explore why, we draw on ideas from network science and develop an alternative theoretical frame to the conventional ‘transaction cost economics’ approach. Using particular inspiration from the domain of food webs we discuss whether additional explanations such as supplier selection bias, product complexity, size and dynamical constraints, and a common lean culture can help explain the dimensions of the Toyota chain.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the 18th International Annual EurOMA Conference
Publisher	European Operations Management Association (EurOMA)
Number of pages	11
Publication status	Published - 2011
MoE publication type	Not Eligible
Event	18th International Annual EurOMA Conference: Exploring Interfaces - Cambridge, United Kingdom Duration: 3 Jul 2011 → 6 Jul 2011 https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/4142930/programme-and-general-information-euroma-2011

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Conference	18th International Annual EurOMA Conference
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	Cambridge
Period	3/07/11 → 6/07/11
Internet address	https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/4142930/programme-and-general-information-euroma-2011

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From transaction cost economics to food webs: A multi-disciplinary discussion on the length of supply chains. / Brintrup, Alexandra; Kito, Tomomi; New, Steve et al.
Proceedings of the 18th International Annual EurOMA Conference. European Operations Management Association (EurOMA), 2011.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific

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