Abstract
Entities that participate in the same supply chain or that can complement each other can benefit from reductions in their operational costs and increased operating efficiency when collaborating by sharing information and resources or engaging in joint planning. However, setting up successful collaborations is still an active research topic, particularly in the forest sector, due to the lack of a clearly defined road map for bringing collaboration into practice. This paper builds on a comprehensive literature review to propose a framework for developing inter-firm collaboration, particularly for agents of forest-based supply chains. The framework encompasses identification of collaboration opportunities with potential entities, design of the collaborative strategy, and tools for its implementation. The framework is used to discuss cases of collaboration found in the literature. The framework is also applied to developing a new collaborative process in the wood furniture industry.

Abstract
The CrossLog project aims to investigate, study, develop and implement an automated and collaborative cross-docking system (aligned with Industry 4.0) capable of moving and managing the flow of products within the warehouse in the fastest and safest way. In CrossLog, the ability to generate intelligent three-dimensional packing patterns is essential to ensure the flexibility and productivity of the cross-docking system while ensuring the stability of the palletised load. In this work, a heuristic solution approach is proposed to generate efficient pallet packing patterns that simultaneously minimise the total number of pallets required and address the balance of weight and volume between pallets. Computational experiments with data from a real company demonstrate the quality of the proposed solution approach.