Introduction: epistemic mutations -- Managing knowledge, governing society -- Systemic disruptions, systemic response -- The neoliberal paradigm and beyond -- The emergence of a research and innovation paradigm -- The research and innovation paradigm -- The case of Japan -- A new version of the...

1. Introduction -- 2. Global logistics -- 3. Maritime logistics and operators -- 4. Review of strategic management theory -- 5. Research methodology -- 6. Explorative case study on maritime operators -- 7. The Delphi survey on maritime operators -- 8. Implications and conclusions.

Knowledge combination is a fundamental component of technological invention, which is a driver of new economic opportunities and firm growth. Yet, evidence suggests that myriad organizational factors, including managers, weigh heavily on the ability of firms to productively use R&D capabilities....