Purpose of exchange: single transaction versus long-term relationship |
Nature of communication: anonymous versus firm to firm |
Formality of exchange: formal versus informal |
Type of contract: classic (closed) versus relational (open) |
| There are several types of processing clients for the slaughterhouse, both internal and external (e.g., wholesalers for carcasses and cuts; bacon for UK retail). | The slaughterhouse has a fairly stable market with many long-term clients. Nevertheless, it is an open market. | Law (EU protocols and country-specific protocols) and processors push quality requirements on to the slaughterhouse. | Distribution concept determines type of relationship and amount of information to be exchanged. Country-specific protocols need to be defined for each country outside the EU in alignment with WTO and bi-lateral agreements. |