O'Reilly Seamus, Haines Michael.
2003. The establishment, evolution and performance of a food SME network : The case of saveur des Pyrénées.
In : Les systèmes agroalimentaires localisés : produits, entreprises et dynamiques locales, Montpellier, France, 16 - 18 octobre 2002 = Local agri-food systems, Montpellier (France), October, 16th to 18th, 2002 ; Sistemas agroalimentarios localizados, Montpellier (Francia), del 16 al 18 de octubre de 2002 : Held in Montpellier (France), on october, 16th to 18th, 2002. GIS SYAL, INRA, CIRAD, CNEARC, Agropolis muséum, Université de Versailles-Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, UM1
Résumé : This study investigated the establishment, evolution and performance of a network of predominantly small and medium sized speciality food firms (SMEs). A network is defined according to three identifiable dimensions - purpose, dependence and membership criteria. Two key drivers emerge from an analysis of network antecedents, the first is a propensity among speciality food enterprises to network in order to build on common strengths and the second is the role of a development agency. However, both are closely related since the development agency influenced enterprise propensity to network. These drivers have supported quite a high level of interaction within the network with most members involved in significant bilateral contacts due to network activity. Indeed many enterprises hoped to benefit from interaction with other enterprises when joining the network. Notwithstanding different enterprise size, products and ownership status members expressed the view that they had common goals and interests. Enterprise strategy and motivation were of most influence on 'member compatibility' and the level of enterprise preparation for membership of Saveur des Pyrénées was very important in ensuring member compatibility. This ultimately led to a tightly knit group of enterprises that rely heavily on interaction and strong working relationships - hence the 'family' metaphor provides a good descriptor of this network structure and process. The case study findings support the overall proposition that SME networks create and co-ordinate specific transaction and transformation activity chains.
Auteurs et affiliations
- O'Reilly Seamus, University College (IRL)
- Haines Michael, University of Wales (GBR)
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Source : Cirad - Agritrop (https://agritrop.cirad.fr/514205/)
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