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Emergence of global manufacturing virtual networks and establishment of new manufacturing infrastructure for faster innovation and firm growth

Yongjiang Shi, Michael Gregory · 2005 · Production Planning & Control

Summary. Global manufacturing virtual networks (GMVN) represent a new manufacturing architecture that integrates developing countries' firms into global supply chains through collaborative infrastructure and ICT support. Case studies across electronics, biotechnology, appliances, and apparel sectors show how GMVN enables faster innovation and firm growth by allowing complementary roles in fragmented markets and supporting new manufacturing configurations.

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Shi, Y., & Gregory, M.. (2005). Emergence of global manufacturing virtual networks and establishment of new manufacturing infrastructure for faster innovation and firm growth. Production Planning & Control. https://doi.org/10.1080/09537280500112660

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DOI
10.1080/09537280500112660
Countries
China
Regions
Asia
Categories
innovation-networks, regional-innovation-systems, general-innovation
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2026-04-28