Where is the Value Created and Captured in Manufacturing Firms? Case Precision Machinery Product

Seppälä TimoKenney Martin

Abstract

Manufacturing still matters and continues to be of importance to nations and to firms’ strategies even in contemporary unbundled world. Furthermore, manufacturing is considered critical for economic growth, national productivity, and international trade in goods, services, and other intangible assets such as knowledge. The importance of manufacturing and its link to corporate strategy is complex and appears to vary by firm, industry, technology, and product. Moreover, the role of the manufacturing in firm strategy is evolving.

Publication info

Series
ETLA Muistio - ETLA Brief 9
Date
05.03.2013
ISSN
2323-2463
Pages
5
Language
English