Sturgeon, Timothy J.; Kawakami, Momoko - In: International Journal of Technological Learning, … 4 (2011) 1/2/3, pp. 120-147
In this paper, we apply global value chain (GVC) analysis to study recent trends in the global electronic hardware industry and their implications for upgrading opportunities for firms from developing countries. We identify three key firm level actors – lead firms, contract manufacturers, and...