In this paper we confirm the existence of improvements of firm productivity when domestic upstream and downstream firms become more internationalized and therefore offshore (import intermediate inputs) and inshore (export final output for intermediate input usage) intensively. Chinaś accession...

Since the 1970s, exports and imports of manufactured goods have been the engine of international trade and much of that trade relies on container shipping. This paper introduces a new monthly index of the volume of container trade to and from North America. Incorporating this index into a...

-Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: Literature review -- Chapter 3: Product and supply chain integration -- Chapter 4: Production system and supply chain integration -- Chapter 5: Quality management and manufacturing network -- Chapter 6: Risk management of manufacturing multinational...

Since the 1970s, exports and imports of manufactured goods have been the engine of international trade and much of that trade relies on container shipping. This paper introduces a new monthly index of the volume of container trade to and from North America. Incorporating this index into a...

From efficiency to security -- New advantages in economies of scale amid deglobalization -- Pursuit of prosperity amid changes: Evolution of trade rules and global industry chains -- Digital innovation reshaping industry chains -- Global industry chains amid green transformation: Opportunities...