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Pires, A. R., Saraiva, M. & Rolo, A. (2018). Collaborative networking of researchers in quality: A Portuguese case. In Berbegal-Mirabent, J., Marimon, F., Casadesús, M. and Sampaio, P. (Ed.), Proceedings book of the 3rd International Conference on Quality Engineering and Management, 2018. (pp. 201-218). Barcelona, Spain: International Conference on Quality Engineering and Management.

A. R. Pires et al.,  "Collaborative networking of researchers in quality: A Portuguese case", in Proc. book of the 3rd Int. Conf. on Quality Engineering and Management, 2018, Berbegal-Mirabent, J., Marimon, F., Casadesús, M. and Sampaio, P., Ed., Barcelona, Spain, International Conference on Quality Engineering and Management, 2018, pp. 201-218

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	author = "Pires, A. R. and Saraiva, M. and Rolo, A.",
	title = "Collaborative networking of researchers in quality: A Portuguese case",
	booktitle = "Proceedings book of the 3rd International Conference on Quality Engineering and Management, 2018",
	year = "2018",
	editor = "Berbegal-Mirabent, J., Marimon, F., Casadesús, M. and Sampaio, P.",
	volume = "",
	number = "",
	series = "",
	pages = "201-218",
	publisher = "International Conference on Quality Engineering and Management",
	address = "Barcelona, Spain",
	organization = "ICQEM",
	url = "http://icqem.dps.uminho.pt/"
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TY  - CPAPER
TI  - Collaborative networking of researchers in quality: A Portuguese case
T2  - Proceedings book of the 3rd International Conference on Quality Engineering and Management, 2018
AU  - Pires, A. R.
AU  - Saraiva, M.
AU  - Rolo, A.
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SP  - 201-218
CY  - Barcelona, Spain
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AB  - Purpose – Experience of a Portuguese network of researchers in quality is presented, and future development is discussed based on literature related to business collaborative network.
Design/methodology/approach – Literature review based on company’s networks was used whenever applicable, and it was adapted to individual networks. A critical analysis of the network is carried out, bearing in mind development along its functioning for 9 years.
Findings – The experience shows some positive achievements (ex. a scientific journal), and some difficulties (ex: common projects). However, the most important issues for future sustainability are related to management dimensions like structure, strategy, earnings, relationships and performance.
Research limitations/implications – Higher Education Institutions are increasingly competing for resources and students. Small Research and Development (R&D) teams, such as quality, face relatively more difficulties than large ones. Collaborative networking can be a good solution.
Practical implications – Conclusions and reflection may interest other countries and regions.
Social implications – The weak mutual knowledge among quality researchers, as well as the lack of synergies between groups and individuals, can be a seriously weak point for development and scientific production. Coopetition can be possible and advantageous.
Originality/value – Research on quality issues is often carried out in small R&D teams. Collaborative networking can improve both theoretical and practical development.
ER  -