Purpose – This study aims to examine the means by which influence strategies and social mechanisms (trust and shared vision) influence the flexibility of suppliers, and its ultimate effect on the performance of manufacturers. Design/methodology/approach – This study bases the major...

Intellectual property (IP) is an exponentially consequential driver of competitive advantage nowadays. We bring in the technical views in the use of SIP technology as a more strategic weapon to elaborate our proposed strategies — design for manufacturability (DFM) adder, and home depot...

Purpose – As multinational firms seek to acquire competitive cost advantages through global sourcing, it is also important for them to develop effective strategies to reduce possible damage of a negative country‐of‐origin (COO) effect. This study aims to examine whether brand image and...