A theoretical framework to guide decision-making in adopting supply chains collaborative practices

In today's high-speed business environment, effective supply chain management plays a critical role in determining organizational success. The concept of supply chain collaboration has evolved from a theory to a strategic imperative, reflecting changes in global trading paradigms over time.While collaboration brings benefits, it also presents challenges, including the lack of a comprehensive theoretical framework for decision making. Addressing this challenge requires the development of a robust theoretical framework to guide organizations in the effective adoption of collaborative initiatives.The article is divided into six sections, including an overview of collaboration theories, a discussion of the theoretical framework, methodological procedures, characteristics of collaborative initiatives, and concluding remarks. The main objective is to present a theoretical framework to support decision making when adopting supply chain collaboration practices , which is essential for organizations seeking sustainable success in a collaborative business environment