The article deals with an overview of various theories and studies examining the concepts of partnerships, relationships and strategic alliances. We present various perspectives and theories dealing with these concepts, in connection and interdependence with the supply chain and the supply chain management. In conclusion, we try to establish a model to become the basis for our further study of strategic alliances and their strengths.; U radu se pruža prikaz različitih teorija i studija, koje istražuju koncept partnerstava, odnosa i strateških saveza. Autori prezentiraju različite perspektive i teorije koje se odnose na navedene koncepte, u svezi, odnosno u ovisnosti o konceptu lanca opskrbe i upravljanja njime. U sažetku se pokušava doći do modela, koji bi mogao poslužiti kao temelj za buduća istraživanja strateških saveza i njihovih snaga.