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Using pre-competitive industry collaboration to solve shared problems Sarah Lugaric, Seven Streams Group April 28, 2011 SCAA Symposium Houston, TX.
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Using pre-competitive industry collaboration to solve shared problems Sarah Lugaric, Seven Streams Group April 28, 2011 SCAA Symposium Houston, TX
“Shared value creation will involve new and heightened forms of collaboration … Major competitors may need to work together on precompetitive framework conditions, something that has not been common in reputation-driven CSR initiatives.”- Michael Porter & Mark Kramer Jan-Feb 2011
US Dairy Industry Who’s doing it? Global Apparel Industry
Barrier #1: We’re competitors
Barrier #2: “It’s not my job”
Barrier #3: “It’s not important to the customer” “Hey, honey? Thanks for not cheating on me today. You’re the best!”
“I’ve always thought all businessmen were greaseballs… and I still do.” Barrier #4: “We’re too different”
4 Barriers 1. “We’re competitors” • 2. “It’s notmy job” • 3. “It’s not importantto the customer” • 4. “We’re too different”
Success Factors • Clear, shared vision that creates value for everyone • Often initiated by a few key influencers - large and small – plus trusted, neutral party • Open, transparent processes • Clear metrics for success, tracking of progress, and structure for accountability