Global technology development by colocating R&D and manufacturing: the case of Swedish manufacturing MNEs

Volume: 26, Issue: 1, Pages: 149 - 168
Published: May 13, 2016
Abstract
In this study we analyze the role of colocation between research and development (R&D) and manufacturing for global technology development by multinational enterprises (MNEs). The extant literature suggests that the main strategic role of colocated R&D units is to locally adapt existing products and processes. However, data from 146 foreign R&D units of Sweden’s 17 largest manufacturing MNEs in 2013 show that they instead mainly develop new...
Paper Details
Title
Global technology development by colocating R&D and manufacturing: the case of Swedish manufacturing MNEs
Published Date
May 13, 2016
Volume
26
Issue
1
Pages
149 - 168
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