Strategies for Manufacturing in Southern China

Authors

Hilda M.S Lai, The University of Hong Kong
Domenic Sculli, The University of Hong Kong

Document Type

Article

Abstract

This paper investigates the structure of industrial and business network strategies in the global manufacturing environment based on empirical data from 87 manufacturing firms in the Pearl River Delta of Southern China. Relevant data was collected using a questionnaire approach and analyzed using appropriate statistical techniques. Hierarchical cluster analysis was employed to devise taxonomy for industrial network strategies. Three distinct clusters were identified: Network Integrators, Network Learners and Network Conformists. Results indicate that the former two clusters, though differing in the extent of scale, adopt a holistic approach in developing both intra- and inter-firm strategies and that the third cluster can be described as static in terms of the network strategies used.

Recommended Citation

Lai, Hilda M.S and Sculli, Domenic (2009) "Strategies for Manufacturing in Southern China," Journal of International Technology and Information Management: Vol. 18: Iss. 3, Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58729/1941-6679.1129
Available at: https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/jitim/vol18/iss3/4