Network dynamics in regional clusters: Evidence from Chile

Giuliani, Elisa

doi:10.1016/j.respol.2013.04.002

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“…On the one hand, brokers may facilitate cooperation (favoring triadic closure) by selecting the right partners and emphasizing their commonalities when introducing them in order to build successful teams [39]. This trend towards triadic closure appears to be an important driver of network formation over time [56], particularly in clusters [57]. On the other hand, power imbalance resulting from asymmetric access to information and resources in unclosed triads triggers withdrawals by unconnected partners which leads to dissolution of ties and subsequently triad decays.…”

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“…Former networking experiences and network structures explain the dynamics of inter-organizational relationships to a great extent [57]. In this vein, through past experiences, brokers accrue the ability to identify sources of information, to assess and synthesize information, and to coordinate flows between sources and recipients [58].…”

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Dynamics of Brokerage Positions in Clusters: Evidence from the Spanish Foodstuffs Industry

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Shifting away from traditional approaches orientated towards the analysis of the benefits associated with brokerage, this paper provides valuable insights into the dynamics of this network position and the opportunities to innovate that it provides. Using fine grain micro data collected in a foodstuff Spanish cluster, the evolution of different brokerage profiles is analyzed in depth. It was particularly evident how firm-level characteristics (status, former mediating experience and external openness) and their interactions may generate changes in the different brokerage roles over a period of time. The findings of this work partially validate expectations based on the network dynamics approaches. Status and previous mediating experience facilitate the creation of partnerships, fostering brokerage. Conversely, interaction effects demote brokerage activity at the intra-cluster level, suggesting the selective nature of brokers' relational behavior.

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“…Yet, other studies highlight the advantages and benefits of cluster's resources as learning process, knowledge creation (Maskell & Malmberg, 1999), knowledge network (Giuliani, 2007(Giuliani, , 2013, human capital, specialized research tools, suppliers, consumers, manufacturing facilities or services, knowledge spillovers and institutions (McCann & Folta, 2008). However, Hervás-Oliver and Albors-Garrigós (2007) address singularity of resources and capabilities for each cluster, such as skilled labor, social interactions, business sophistication, supplier linkages, network or external linkages, institutional linkages (training and R&D support).…”

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“…By cluster resources, we understand the set of institutional, network, and geographical proximities advantages that can spill over the performance of firms on the national and/or international levels (Delgado, Porter, & Stern, 2010;Giuliani, 2007Giuliani, , 2013Glaeser & Kerr, 2009;Kukalis, 2010;Maskell, Bathelt, & Malmberg, 2006;Maskell & Malmberg, 1999;McCann & Folta, 2008;MolinaMorales & Martínez-Fernández, 2004). We suggest that as such externalities effects shape and influence the innovation of firms, we consider that the impact of these cluster resources on the export performance of firms will be mediated by the firms' innovation in product and services.…”

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Regional Cluster, Innovation and Export Performance: An Empirical Study

Prim

Amal

Carvalho

2016

BAR, Braz. Adm. Rev.

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Regional clusters and innovations in product and processes are found in the literature as important determinants of firms' export performance. However, this relationship is still controversial and very highly constrained by industry, and by regions. Based on a more integrative perspective, the aim of the present article is to investigate the role of agglomeration economies of a regional cluster on the export performance of firms. Furthermore, we will test the mediating effect of innovation and the extent by which the technological intensity of the industry can perform a moderating effect between the constructs. Based on a sample of 100 export companies operating in the manufacturing industries, we use structural equation modeling to estimate the determinants of export performance. The results reveal that the agglomeration economies of a regional cluster have been found determinant factors of the export performance, as well as a significant source to generate innovations by firms. However, we found no evidence between the innovations in products and processes and export performance. The results have also shown that there are no differences among technological intensity of the industries, suggesting that the firms will access agglomeration resources of regional cluster in a complementary way to their internal resources.

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“…Sorenson, Rivkin, and Fleming (2006), in contrast, argue that innovation clusters are beneficial for those involved in the development of complex technologies where face-to-face communication with collaborators may be useful. Despite these contradictory findings, there is consensus in the literature that geography alone will not guarantee success and that the primary reason for failure is the lack of sufficient collaboration and linkages between players that underpin these clusters (Boschma, 2005;Giuliani, 2013;Leydesdorff & Etzkowitz, 1996;Tallman & Phene, 2007). Furthermore, the failure of these clusters can also be due to insufficient performance monitoring towards desirable innovation outcomes.…”

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Managing Innovation Clusters: A Network Approach

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2015

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Innovation clusters have attracted increased investment worldwide to strengthen regional innovation. However, these clusters have suffered from high failure rates. This trend is not surprising as the existing literature places an inadequate focus on monitoring the effectiveness of such clusters and developing appropriate strategies to boost their success. This paper investigates approaches for effectively managing innovation clusters using a live Australian case study of the Tonsley innovation cluster, an ambitious, integral solution for economic renewal from a declining traditional manufacturing economy towards advanced manufacturing. Extending network management theory, the study contributes to our understanding of important elements in the formation of innovation clusters and its underlying networks; the management and orchestration of key stakeholders; and the performance monitoring towards achievement of anticipated outcomes. It offers important strategic implications for government, university and industry leaders in effectively managing innovation clusters.

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Network dynamics in regional clusters: Evidence from Chile

Cited by 207 publications

References 66 publications

Dynamics of Brokerage Positions in Clusters: Evidence from the Spanish Foodstuffs Industry

Dynamics of Brokerage Positions in Clusters: Evidence from the Spanish Foodstuffs Industry

Regional Cluster, Innovation and Export Performance: An Empirical Study

Managing Innovation Clusters: A Network Approach

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