The Dutch breeding chain is based on a strong knowledge base. We must add value to that knowledge in an international market to ensure we can continue to develop future prospects. Competences in the area of adding value to this specific knowledge are not easily found. Moreover, in the Netherlands chain partners are hardly used for entering into strategic alliances. If this project meant that international markets are accessed together, this would be beneficial for both the international position as well as cooperation in our own country. This was the idea behind this project of which the first phase has already been completed while a second phase proved to be too ambitious.
The Key
The available knowledge has been mapped for a number of interesting markets in the 'International Livestock Coordinating Role' TransForum project. Using international chain and knowledge management, the participating businesses analysed how the relevant knowledge on this international market can be exchanged and used more effectively. A transition analysis was performed for the pig industry to determine whether there is consensus as to what sustainable pig farming in the Netherland should look like.
The results
The chain and knowledge analysis has demonstrated that orchestration of chains and knowledge on international markets is still a fairly virginal field. On the one hand, the added value of the cooperation is not (or not yet) strong enough to overcome the existing resistance. On the other hand, international orchestration in other (industrial) sectors was found to be based mainly on centralised direction. The participating businesses have taken the first steps towards enhancing the value of the knowledge internationally. The transition analysis has also demonstrated that the Dutch pig sector is going through a complete transition period but does not yet have a sufficiently shared strategic orientation. |
