Location, shared suppliers and the innovation performance of R&D outsourcing agreements
Abstract
The location of an international supplier constitutes a crucial variable when outsourcing research and development (R&D) services, especially if the supplier also serves competitors. Even though shared suppliers have refined capabilities, they may act as hubs for knowledge transfers, exposing their clients to the risk of knowledge leakages to their competitors. Building on Transaction Cost Theory, we argue that a client’s ability to benefit from...
Paper Details
Title
Location, shared suppliers and the innovation performance of R&D outsourcing agreements
Published Date
May 18, 2017
Journal
Volume
25
Issue
3
Pages
308 - 332
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