Citation:
Mark Jenkins, Stephen Tallman, The Shifting Geography of Competitive Advantage:Clusters, Networks and Firms. Journal of Economic Geography. 2010 pg 1-20
Abstract:
We consider the dynamics of knowledge-based sources of advantage as they move between
geographical locations and multinational and other firm level networks using the specialist
context of Formula 1 motor over a fifty nine year period. We suggest that shifts in
competitive advantage are underpinned by the movement of both architectural and component
knowledge at both the firm and cluster level, and in particular we suggest that isolated firms
can both benefit from and add to cluster level knowledge. We conclude by suggesting ways in
which MNEs can adapt their approach to both location and knowledge development in order
to enhance their ability to create competitive advantage.
Description:
An important development in the study of multinational firms and knowledge-based
competitive advantage in recent years is the recognition that unique, rent-generating
knowledge can be found in many locations around the globe.
