Up the junction? exploiting knowledge-based development through supply chain and SME cluster interactions

摘要: Maximisation of Knowledge-Based Development (KBD) benefits requires effective dissemination and utilisation mechanisms to accompany the initial knowledge creation process. This work highlights potential for interactions between Supply Chains (SCs) Small Medium sized Enterprise Clusters (SMECs), (including via ‘junction’ firms which are members both networks), facilitate such knowledge. In these network types there that readily utilise their relationships ties ongoing business success through innovation. The following chapter beneficial SCs SMECs in key elements KBD, particularly management, innovation technology transfer. Because has been little focus on SMECs, when simultaneously belong both, this examines conduits information can be transferred utilised. It shows each type its own distinct advantages searched amongst member firms. Comparing contrasting opportunities networks leverage sharing strengths other, ‘junctions’ address weaknesses, allowing implications drawn concerning new ways utilising mutual gains.