Strategic Alliances: How They Work in Business

Author(s)	Ms. Amanat Khokhar Chahal
Country	India
Abstract	Strategic alliances have emerged as an important pathway for businesses to expand their capabilities, share resources, and compete in increasingly complex global markets. Unlike mergers or acquisitions, strategic alliances allow firms to remain independent while working together toward shared goals. This paper explores the concept of strategic alliances, their different forms, and how they operate within business environments. Through secondary research, real-world examples such as Starbucks and PepsiCo or BMW and Toyota are analyzed to highlight how alliances are formed and sustained. The paper also looks at the advantages and potential challenges of strategic alliances, concluding with insights for companies considering collaborative growth strategies.
Keywords	Strategic alliances, Collaboration, Resource sharing, Business expansion, Competitive advantage
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On	2025-06-19
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.48672
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9qw88

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