Identification of subjects of network interaction in the industry of the region
Introduction. The development of contractual relations led to the formation of stable network structures that replaced the traditional unitary forms of integration, which imply the combination of assets and production systems within a single economic complex. The article is aimed at approbation of the author's methodology for identifying subjects of network interaction in the industry of the region. Materials and methods. This study was carried out within the framework of a network methodology, the development of the provisions of which is carried out on the basis of stakeholder and institutional approaches, which, by studying various collective forms of influence, form management tools for organizing networks, innovation systems, industries and business clusters. Results. The algorithm of the technique is presented. Based on the theoretical provisions on the understanding of the strategic network as a complex of interconnected entities that have partnerships while maintaining independence of activity and the main incentive of these entities to create a network integration formation - the possibility of obtaining internal and external additional effects, we proceed to the formation of methodological support for the definition and analysis of network objects of business-integration. Discussion. As a result of the implementation of the methodology, data were obtained on business integration and configuration of the integrative network structure in the territory of the Sverdlovsk region. Conclusion. In the course of approbation of the methodology for identifying subjects of network interaction in the industry of the region on the territory of the Sverdlovsk region, a network integrative structure was revealed in the industry «Production of drugs and materials used for medical purposes» uniting twelve economic entities that are legally independent from each other and have long-term contractual relationships, within the framework of which supplies of resources are made and eight economic entities that are intermediate consumers of products.