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Strategic site reasons re-visited, digging deeper in the rationale of global manufacturing networks: An empirical study from a headquarters perspective

Journal
Proceedings of the 6th World Conference on Production and Operations Management - P&OM 2022 -
ISBN
9784866936864
Type
conference paper
Date Issued
2022-08
Author(s)
Kaiser, Jens  
Saretz, Benedikt  
Friedli, Thomas  
Abstract
The site role concept developed by Ferdows and empirically tested by Vereecke et al. discusses the specific advantages of globally distributed manufacturing plants. It conceptualizes the primary reasons for manufacturing sites to exist–the strategic site reasons. This article presents the results of a multiple case study further examining the reasons to establish a site, the sites' main advantage today, and related contingency factors. The findings show that the main reasons to establish or acquire a manufacturing site are access to low-cost labor, new technologies, and reliable transportation. The most stable reason over time is access to skills and know-how.
Language
English
Keywords
International manufacturing network (IMN)
strategic site reasons
empirical research
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
HSG Profile Area
SoM - Business Innovation
Start page
364
End page
373
Pages
10
Event Title
6th World Conference on Production and Operations Management - P&OM 2022 -
Event Location
Online, Kindai University, Osaka, Japan
Event Date
23-25.8.2022
URL
https://www.alexandria.unisg.ch/handle/20.500.14171/108437
Subject(s)

business studies

Division(s)

ITEM - Institute of T...

Contact Email Address
jens.kaiser@unisg.ch
Eprints ID
267528
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