“…The ability of a potential partner to manage technology and knowledge is one of the key attributes in a GSC partner. Thus technical capability, technical advice, technology innovation and knowledge of local business practices are used as indicators of a potential supplier's performance (Hajidimitriou and Georgiou 2002, Yang et al 2010, Cui et al 2012. In regard to technology management, a partner's equipment status, their product familiarity, and repair turnaround time are basic criteria against which potential partners should be evaluated (Xia and Wu 2007, Amaral and Tsay 2009, Cui et al 2012.…”