The results of the empirical investigation of Japan and Korea show that the user firms in both countries, represented by car makers, have involved themselves in the technical and entrepreneurial entry into machine tools along with making active investments. As a consequence, they made a considerable contribution to the innovation of machine tools, increasing their competitive advantage as well as the competence of their specialized suppliers.
| ISBN: | 9789057022562 |
| Publication date: | 23rd March 1998 |
| Author: | Kong RaeLee |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 232 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Studies in Global Competition |
| Genres: |
Economics Personnel and human resources management |