“…In addition to the regular alliance mechanism, complex applications can also be integrated to facilitate the alliance's operation. Kasik et al (1999) indicated that enterprises should communicate and integrate with each other well, including the integration of IT platforms and databases, before building the alliance relationship. To be successful business partners, a strategic alliance should give due consideration to strategic planning, communication, efficient and effective decision making, performance evaluation, relationship structure, and education and training (Mandal et al, 2003).…”