E-business and Dynamic Networks in Alliances and Partnerships: Case on SME Sector Enterprises In MRO Service Business

摘要

This paper describes the basic idea of a dynamic network model introduced during the first phase of a qualitative case study performed to increase the competitiveness of the small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in MRO service business of large forest companies in Finland. The focus of the study is on designing a mutual business strategy and a generic business model for dynamic network cooperation in alliances and partnerships, where modern ICT-solutions will be applied with standard procedures but flexibility in partnering. With this strategy, a better demand/supply balance will be gained in the business network as well as control over ownership of the supplier business.