Sourcing strategies of U.S. service companies: a modified transaction-cost analysis

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A survey has been conducted to examine the moderating effects of several variables concerning the relationship of asset specificity and internal sourcing of supplementary services in most service companies. Service providers tend to increase its reliance on supplementary services to create and maintain product differentiation from its competitors. Survey findings indicated that the relationship between asset specificity and supplementary service sourcing was negative. Supplementary services were defined as services that resemble standardized components and are utilized by firms to augment core services and gaining competitive advantage. However, even though these services are used to augment the core service, supplementary services with high asset specificity need not be sourced internally.

Methods, Economic aspects, Services industry, Service industries, Strategic planning (Business), Outsourcing

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The role of strategic alliances in high-technology new product development

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The role of strategic alliances in the development of new products in high-technology industries is examined. A total of 905 new product innovations that were introduced beginning Sep. 1988 until 1992 are evaluated for the study. Results show that more innovative products tend to be produced by single firms, horizontal cooperative strategies, small and mixed-sized firms, biochemical industries, cross-industry product offerings, cross-industry cooperations, and European firms. The progression of time is likewise seen as influencing the innovativeness of new products. Implications for business practitioners are discussed. Recommendations for further studies are also presented for researchers.

Research, High technology industry, Product development, New products, Product introduction, Strategic alliances (Business)

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Gaining from vertical partnerships: knowledge transfer, relationship duration, and supplier performance inprovement in the U.S. and Japanese automotive industries

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The authors find that the level of technology affects the quality of performance improvement in Japanese and United States automobile industries.

United States, Japan, Management dynamics, Affiliated corporations, Automobile industry, Company business management, Industrial suppliers

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