This article discusses theoretically why companies cooperate in carrying out their R&D, and doing so with several external agents. From a sample of original equipment manufacturers suppliers (OEMS) located in Catalonia, we checked if they incorporated products innovation, research, design,...

This paper analyses the introduction of new work organisation in Catalonian direct suppliers firms of OEM, specially the lean production labour practices. We check on a sample of firms that although some new lean production labour practices have been effectively introduced, they require further...

This paper analyses labour flexibility in direct suppliers of OEMs located in Catalonia, for their adaptation to changes in changes. The use of external flexibility and to have a high percentage of workerson temporary contracts have been common practice of firms when trying to achieve this...