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Renga: a systems approach to facilitating inter‐organizational network development
Author(s) -
Akkermans Henk
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
system dynamics review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.491
H-Index - 57
eISSN - 1099-1727
pISSN - 0883-7066
DOI - 10.1002/sdr.215
Subject(s) - core (optical fiber) , phenomenon , computer science , knowledge management , supply chain , style (visual arts) , organizational dynamics , system dynamics , process management , business , artificial intelligence , marketing , telecommunications , political science , public relations , physics , archaeology , quantum mechanics , history
This article describes a consulting approach aimed specifically at facilitating development of intra‐ and inter‐organizational networks, a business phenomenon of growing importance. This approach is called Renga, after the classical Japanese style of composing linked verse, with which it is shown to have several characteristics in common. The Renga approach has system‐dynamics‐based group model building at its core. The application of this approach is shown in a case study of four organizations striving for collaborative supply‐chain management in the high‐tech electronics industry. Managerial implications regarding strengths and limitations of this approach are discussed. Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.