Ready for another leap? Making a case for tetrads

Tetrads are more conducive to studying the dynamic nature of supply networks compared to triads. For instance, the balance theory assumes there is equilibrium in the triadic structure when, in fact, relationships are constantly in flux in networks. Tetrads help us examine how a network is embedded i...

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Published in:Journal of purchasing and supply management 2023-03, Vol.29 (2), p.100825, Article 100825
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