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Introduction: knowledge generation and innovation diffusion in the global automotive industry--change and stability during turbulent times

Anja Schulze, John Paul MacDuffie, Florian Taübe · 2015 · Industrial and Corporate Change

Summary. This introduction examines how automotive firms generate knowledge and diffuse innovations while navigating globalization, regulation, and technological change. The papers analyze both transformations and continuities in the industry, particularly how Original Equipment Manufacturers maintain control over product architecture and supply chains despite pressures from electronics, communication, and drivetrain advances. The collection explores why some innovative practices evolve while others persist.

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Schulze, A., MacDuffie, J. P., & Taübe, F.. (2015). Introduction: knowledge generation and innovation diffusion in the global automotive industry--change and stability during turbulent times. Industrial and Corporate Change. https://doi.org/10.1093/icc/dtv015

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DOI
10.1093/icc/dtv015
Countries
Belgium
Regions
Europe
Categories
innovation-theory, innovation-networks, general-innovation
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2026-04-28