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| Author: | Burns, K. |
| Title: | Clusters: a possible alternative to KTPs for improving design knowledge? |
| Journal: | Design Journal
2006 : VOL. 9:3, p. 23-33 |
| Index terms: | furniture industry small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) United Kingdom |
| Freeterms: | knowledge transfer |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | This study considers an example of cluster policy applied to the furniture industry in the U.K. The experience of developing the network (under the banner of Furniture West Midland's (FWM) is described. Their applicability to FWM's objectives and implementation is explored. In addition, the efficacy of clusters and networks as a means of disseminating and increasing design knowledge in SMEs is investigated. |
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