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Three theory-based hypotheses related to distribution chains and quality perceptions are advanced and examined empirically. The reported findings show that upstream chain stages place more emphasis on distribution quality, while downstream chain stages more emphasize product quality. A systematic change in quality perceptions is observed across national borders.In addition, more similar quality perceptions...
This paper focuses on the transformation occurring in the value creation networks in the industrial automation sector. The main underlying factor for the change is the growing importance of software as a part of the automation systems. Our perspective in the network analysis is the original equipment manufacturers' (OEMs) point of view. We start by discussing the key concepts related to value creation...
The purpose of this paper is: (1) to review the assumptions of the interaction and industrial network approaches on industrial coordination, (2) to examine the role of subsidiary managers in industrial inter-firm relationships, and (3) to synthesize previous conceptualisations of the multinational as both an intra- and inter-organizational network, particularly within the ldquoprocess schoolrdquo...
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