Knowledge integration and its dynamic impact upon strategic offshore sourcing decisions
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Alternative forms of integration of knowledge is shown to have important effect on the strategic intent of the focal organization, where the gains of offshore sourcing of manufacturing activities is discussed regarding the development of the present and future dynamic capabilities of companies. The paper illustrates different approaches of how to manage different knowledge dimensions within the offshore supply relations and how knowledge integration influences the development of the companies‟ dynamic capabilities.
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تاریخ انتشار 2009