Moderne Innovationsprozesse sind durch eine zunehmende Komplexität gekennzeichnet, die dafür verantwortlich ist, daß kaum ein Unternehmen mehr allein in der Lage ist, alle relevanten Entwicklungen zu verfolgen, geschweige denn zu beherrschen. Aus diesem Grund wird der Rückgriff auf externe...

This paper develops a simulation model to compare the performance of two stylized manufacturing networks: the lead factory network (LFN) and the archetype network (AN). The model identifies the optimal network configuration and its implications for coordination mechanisms. Using an NK simulation...

pt. I. Measuring the future orientation and innovativeness of economies -- pt. II. Knowledge migration, diaspora networks and commuting entrepreneurs -- pt. III. International innovation networks : the Germany-Turkey nexus.

The competitiveness of firms, regions and countries greatly depends on the generation, dissemination and application of new knowledge. Modern innovation research is challenged by the need to incorporate knowledge generation and dissemination processes into the analysis so as to disentangle the...