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The collaboration in the distribution network, through the connection of entities as well as their actions and resources, takes the dimension of the new outline. Such a structure may form a dominated network or a network of equal partners. In the first and the latter case it is possible to indicate the organisation coordinating movements. In the dominated network this role is assumed by the flag enterprise. In such complex structures which are distribution networks the coordination (due to the management of interdependencies) requires taking into consideration of various kinds of factors disturbing movements of finished goods. Showing the concept the acquisition and gathering of the knowledge of disruptions for needs of streamlining coordination processes by the flag enterprise is a purpose of the article.

Keywords: knowledge acquisition, flag enterprise, distribution network, disruptions

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