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| Author: | Rama, R. Calatrava, A. |
| Title: | The advantages of clustering: the case of Spanish electronics subcontractors |
| Journal: | International Journal of Technology Management
2002 : VOL. 24:7/8, p. 764-791 |
| Index terms: | ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY OUTSOURCING SKILLS NETWORKS CLUSTER ANALYSIS SPAIN |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | This research analyses the potential benefits accruing to high-tech subcontractors through spatial clustering. The authors test the authors' hypotheses with data on Spanish electronics subcontractors. The authors use a representative sample of 105 companies, with data on 31 different tasks performed to order and 44 electronics products produced for open markets. The authors perform Pearson x^2 tests, exact tests and t-tests. Clustering accrues significant benefits to subcontractors, especially small or regional firms. First, clustering helps small and regional firms to secure outsourcing contracts. In contrast, in peripheral locations, contracts are secured by local affiliates of companies operating at the national level, rather than by regional companies. |
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