Results from the data analysis indicate that true collaboration is not yet present
in buyer-supplier relationships. Although certain key collaboration initiatives are
present, such as information sharing, other critical aspects like trust are not yet
widespread. Therefore, firms and supply chains still have room for improvement in
order to achieve the close relationships required in order to collaboratively practice
supply chain management. Finally, more research is identified to further progress the
field and to gain an improved understanding of the complex relationships necessary for
true collaboration