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Creating and managing a high-performance knowledge-sharing network: the Toyota case

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Issues discussed concern the organization of corporate networks within the automobile industry, focusing on Toyota Motor Corp.'s management of knowledge sharing and productivity. Topics addressed include how Toyota creates, stores, and implements knowledge across its network to create dynamic learning environments and competitive advantages.

Planning, Methods, Knowledge management, Business planning, Organizational effectiveness, Social networks, Strategic planning (Business), Toyota Motor Corp., TOYOY

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Human capital and learning as a source of sustainable competitive advantage

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A study recognizes the basis of wide and constant differences found in learning accomplishments in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Results discovered show that inimitable and firm specific, rather than borrowed human resources contribute both to learning skills and long-lasting competitive benefits.

Semiconductors and related devices, Management dynamics, Personnel administration, Semiconductor industry, Human resource management, Company business management, Company personnel management, Human capital

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Relation-specific capabilities and barriers to knowledge transfers: creating advantage through network relationships

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Study to determine the relationship between customer-to-supplier knowledge-sharing activities and the network performance of suppliers is presented. In this light, comparison of the performance of Toyota and other U.S automakers, who share the same suppliers is performed.

Motor vehicles and car bodies, Case studies, Evaluation, Logistics, Business logistics, Automobile Industry, Competitive advantage

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