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A comparison of relational practices in additive manufacturing multipartner alliances in France and the UK

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  • Benoit Tézenas Du Montcel

    (LIRSA - Laboratoire interdisciplinaire de recherche en sciences de l'action - CNAM - Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers [CNAM])

  • Tim Minshall

    (CAM - University of Cambridge [UK])

  • Charles Featherstone

    (Government Office for Science [Royaume-Uni])

Abstract

Drawing on literature and two case studies of Multipartner Alliances for 3D printing in France and the UK, we investigate how actors interact in inter-organizational multipartner cooperation contexts. We highlight a specific multipartner relational practice which is needed besides the usual integrative and distributive relational practices (i.e. value creation and value capture rationales). This multipartner relational practice is composed of three governance mechanisms: community, interpreneurship and sub-groups, and of one negotiation strategy: consensus reaching. Both MPAs evolved following a common pattern: during the initiation phase, interactions mainly rely on community and interpreneurship governance mechanisms with a problem solving-negotiation strategy. During the strategizing phase, the MPAs are governed by sub-group and interpreneurship, with a consensus-based negotiation. For implementation, a sub-group and price based relational practice operate.

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  • Benoit Tézenas Du Montcel & Tim Minshall & Charles Featherstone, 2018. "A comparison of relational practices in additive manufacturing multipartner alliances in France and the UK," Post-Print hal-02975598, HAL.
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