ASSUMPTIONS OF TRUST IN LOGISTICS COOPERATION

Abstract

on partner of exchange, dependence on partner of exchange Abstract: As a result of the need to shorten delivery time and meet customer expectations quickly the interest in supply chain cooperation, as well as the interest in cooperation with providers of specialized logistics service increased. Cooperation in the supply chain is usually of a long-term nature. Assuptions of cooperation with providers of complex logistics service also concern longer period of time. This increases the importance of trust, that the other party will work in the interest of cooperation even if the conditions in environment change and the agreement does not contain detailed provisions concerning such changes. The purpose of this article is to present determinants of trust in logistics cooperation, together with description of the role of trust in development and achievement of expected benefits in logistics cooperation.