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The objective of this paper is to provide a metric that could be used to define success in a collaborative network.

The methodology of this research consists of four stages: Review, Constructing, Testing and Description. Review stage comprised of a critical review of the literature in order to understand the characteristics of collaborative network organisations and the reasons behind the successes and failures in collaborative networks. Construction stage resulted in development of a metric for collaborative networks. Testing stage tested the model through case study in a collaborative networks organisation. The outcome of the case study was discussed at the description stage to assess usability and usefulness of the metric for participants in turn to generate conclusions.

The result clearly demonstrated the need for measuring all perspectives of collaboration and highlights the potential pitfalls of measuring perspectives that can be measured easily.

The case study of the research is limited to a single collaborative network. The fact that this collaboration has been engaged for more than a year in order to develop a particular product with lack of mutual understanding represents the usual limitations of the new “organisation”. Further research is required with larger sample sizes and with longer time in collaboration to confirm and enhance the conclusions of this paper.

The model provides a practical way of assessing three networks' measurements with respect to their objectives. It also provides a useful mechanism for facilitating a discussion between partners in a network.

This paper contributes to the body of knowledge by developing a methodology for measuring partners' contribution, involvement and outcome in the collaborative network as a system within IDEF0 functional modelling. The contribution measurement uses analytical hierarchy process (AHP) approach to measure partners' contribution. Likert scale is also applied to measure the health of the relationships based on key performance indicators of relationship attributes. Analytical with mathematical approach is employed to measure the partners' outcome of the collaborative network

The objective of this paper is to provide a model that could be used to define success in a collaborative network by measuring: partners' contribution, partners' involvement (shown in the health of the relationship between partners), and partners' outcome.

The methodology of this research consists of three stages: review, constructing and testing. Review stage comprised of a critical review of the literature in order to understand the characteristics of collaborative network organisations and the reasons behind the failures in collaborative networks. Construction stage resulted in development of a conceptual metric for managing collaborative networks. Testing stage tested the model through case study in a collaborative networks organisation.

The model shows three kinds of measurements that might influence the success of collaborative networks. The contribution measurement uses Analytical Hierarchy Process approach to measure partners' contribution. Likert scale is also applied to measure the health of the relationships based on key performance indicators of relationship attributes. Analytical with mathematical approach is employed to measure the partners' outcome of the collaborative network.

The model is developed based on analytic strategy and need to be chained to present reality in a particular case(s). This paper presents application of the model into a single collaborative network. The fact that this collaboration has been engaged for more than a year in order to develop a particular product, but it was difficult to identify all outcomes precisely. Further research is required with larger sample sizes and with longer time in collaboration to confirm and enhance the conclusions of this paper.

The model provides a practical way of assessing three network's measurements with respect to their objectives. It also provides a useful mechanism for facilitating a discussion between partners in a network.

This paper contributes to the body of knowledge by developing a methodology for measuring partners' contribution, involvement and outcome in the collaborative network as a system within IDEF0 functional modelling. The paper presents a novel metric for measuring contribution, health and outcome of a collaborative network.

This is a theoretical paper that examines the interplay between individual and collective capabilities and competencies and value transactions in collaborative environments. The theory behind value creation is examined and two types of value are identified, internal value (shareholder value) and external value (value proposition). The literature on collaborative enterprises/network is also examined with particular emphasis on supply chains, extended/virtual enterprises and clusters as representatives of different forms and maturities of collaboration. The interplay of value transactions and competencies and capabilities are examined and discussed in detail. Finally, a model is presented which consists of value transactions and a table that compares the characteristics of different types of collaborative enterprises/networks. It is proposed that this model presents a platform for further research to develop an in‐depth understanding into how value may be created and managed in collaborative enterprises/networks.