Clusters are systems of localised economic activity and innovation. This report reviews current evidence on clustersand develops policy recommendations for the UK. It argues that clusters include multiple firms from related sectorsthat are co-located within a web of complex linkages and a...

In this review paper, we ask how UK business might realize improved productivity through value creation. Our aim is to evaluate the ability of UK firms to reduce the productivity gap by assessing the challenges associated with the following strategic options: (a) increasing efficiency and...

Contributions to this e-book examine this process from both end-to-end and closed loop perspectives. The objective is to explore and establish enterprise systems that provide feedback and foresight aimed at one-time improvements or that may contribute to a spiral of both incremental and radical...