Selecting Partners in Strategic Alliances: An Application of the SBM DEA Model in the Vietnamese Logistics Industry

<i>Background:</i> Strategic alliance is a popular strategic option for business entities to strengthen the competitive advantages of all partners in a partnership. The global logistics industry has witnessed the formulation of several successful strategic alliances. However, the Vietnam...

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Main Authors: Nguyen-Nhu-Y Ho, Phuong Mai Nguyen, Thi-Minh-Ngoc Luu, Thi-Thuy-Anh Tran
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Published: MDPI AG 2022-09-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6290/6/3/64
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Phuong Mai Nguyen
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Thi-Thuy-Anh Tran
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description <i>Background:</i> Strategic alliance is a popular strategic option for business entities to strengthen the competitive advantages of all partners in a partnership. The global logistics industry has witnessed the formulation of several successful strategic alliances. However, the Vietnamese logistics industry seems to grow slowly and lacks long-term inter-firm partnerships. In such a context, it is critical to have a more effective approach to selecting partners in strategic alliances to increase long-term relationships and firm performance. <i>Method:</i> Thus, this study proposes using the SBM-I-C DEA model to examine and suggest partners for Vietnamese logistics firms to form strategic alliances. <i>Results:</i> Our findings show that integrating technology in managing strategic alliances will foster companies in the alliance to formulate a better strategy with up-to-date information on policies. <i>Conclusion:</i> Using the SBM-I-C DEA model, companies can minimize operating costs and optimize delivery time. Thus, companies can better satisfy customers. From the research findings, some implications are proposed for Vietnamese logistics companies.
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spelling doaj-art-3e8e39a8a38641b183f0e44ca3e9e4342025-08-20T03:33:31ZengMDPI AGLogistics2305-62902022-09-01636410.3390/logistics6030064Selecting Partners in Strategic Alliances: An Application of the SBM DEA Model in the Vietnamese Logistics IndustryNguyen-Nhu-Y Ho0Phuong Mai Nguyen1Thi-Minh-Ngoc Luu2Thi-Thuy-Anh Tran3International School, Vietnam National University, Hanoi 10000, VietnamInternational School, Vietnam National University, Hanoi 10000, VietnamUniversity of Economics and Business, Vietnam National University, Hanoi 10000, VietnamInternational School, Vietnam National University, Hanoi 10000, Vietnam<i>Background:</i> Strategic alliance is a popular strategic option for business entities to strengthen the competitive advantages of all partners in a partnership. The global logistics industry has witnessed the formulation of several successful strategic alliances. However, the Vietnamese logistics industry seems to grow slowly and lacks long-term inter-firm partnerships. In such a context, it is critical to have a more effective approach to selecting partners in strategic alliances to increase long-term relationships and firm performance. <i>Method:</i> Thus, this study proposes using the SBM-I-C DEA model to examine and suggest partners for Vietnamese logistics firms to form strategic alliances. <i>Results:</i> Our findings show that integrating technology in managing strategic alliances will foster companies in the alliance to formulate a better strategy with up-to-date information on policies. <i>Conclusion:</i> Using the SBM-I-C DEA model, companies can minimize operating costs and optimize delivery time. Thus, companies can better satisfy customers. From the research findings, some implications are proposed for Vietnamese logistics companies.https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6290/6/3/64super-SBM-I-C DEA modelstrategic allianceVietnam domestic logistics companies
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Logistics
super-SBM-I-C DEA model
strategic alliance
Vietnam domestic logistics companies
title Selecting Partners in Strategic Alliances: An Application of the SBM DEA Model in the Vietnamese Logistics Industry
title_full Selecting Partners in Strategic Alliances: An Application of the SBM DEA Model in the Vietnamese Logistics Industry
title_fullStr Selecting Partners in Strategic Alliances: An Application of the SBM DEA Model in the Vietnamese Logistics Industry
title_full_unstemmed Selecting Partners in Strategic Alliances: An Application of the SBM DEA Model in the Vietnamese Logistics Industry
title_short Selecting Partners in Strategic Alliances: An Application of the SBM DEA Model in the Vietnamese Logistics Industry
title_sort selecting partners in strategic alliances an application of the sbm dea model in the vietnamese logistics industry
topic super-SBM-I-C DEA model
strategic alliance
Vietnam domestic logistics companies
url https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6290/6/3/64
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