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Horizontal Cooperation in Transport and Logistics: A Literature Review
Frans Cruijssen,
Wout Dullaert,
Hein Fleuren,
Frans Cruijssen
Search for more papers by this authorWout Dullaert
Search for more papers by this authorHein Fleuren
Search for more papers by this authorFrans Cruijssen,
Wout Dullaert,
Hein Fleuren,
Frans Cruijssen
Search for more papers by this authorWout Dullaert
Search for more papers by this authorHein Fleuren
Search for more papers by this authorAbstract
This article presents a broad review of horizontal cooperation in transport and logistics. This topic is fast gaining momentum in the logistics sector and is thus highly relevant from a practical point of view. Moreover, horizontal cooperation is also interesting from a theoretical perspective because it can be approached by various disciplines, offering a forum for economists, operations researchers, and psychologists, among others. The purpose of this article is to provide a starting point for intensified future research on the topic of horizontal cooperation. In addition to a discussion of various types of horizontal cooperation and closely related literature, the drivers, impediments, and facilitators are reviewed and supported by an extensive bibliography.
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