DOI

10.1093/jeg/lbq015

Abstract

We consider the dynamics of knowledge-based sources of advantage as they move between geographical locations and multinational and other firm level networks using the specialist context of Formula 1 motor over a fifty nine year period. We suggest that shifts in competitive advantage are underpinned by the movement of both architectural and component knowledge at both the firm and cluster level, and in particular we suggest that isolated firms can both benefit from and add to cluster level knowledge. We conclude by suggesting ways in which MNEs can adapt their approach to both location and knowledge development in order to enhance their ability to create competitive advantage.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2010

Publisher Statement

Copyright © 2003 Oxford University Press. Article first published online: MAY 6, 2010.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jeg/lbq015

The definitive version is available at: http://joeg.oxfordjournals.org/

Full Citation:

Jenkins, M., and S. Tallman. "The Shifting Geography of Competitive Advantage: Clusters, Networks and Firms." Journal of Economic Geography 10, no. 4 (2010): 599-618. doi:10.1093/jeg/lbq015.

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