International Production Networks, Clusters, and Industrial Upgrading
Evidence from Automotive and Hard Disk Drive Industries in Thailand
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12783202 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Archanun Kohpaiboon (0000-0002-6300-3538, Thammasat University, corresponding author), Juthathip Jongwanich (0000-0001-6411-3790, Asian Institute of Technology) |
| Year | 2013 |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 211-239 |
| Publication date | 2013-03-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Review of Policy Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1541-132X • E-ISSN: 1541-1338 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/ropr.12010 |
| OpenAlex | W1915069389 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 37 |
This paper illustrates the role of international production networks ( IPN s) and industrial clusters ( IC s) in the upgrading process with a view to gain a better understanding of their upgrading experiences. This can shed some light on the ongoing debate regarding the relative importance of IPN s and IC s and their implications for prudential industrial policy. The automotive and hard disk drive ( HDD ) industries in T hailand are chosen as case studies because their outstanding export performance in the world market in the past two decades suggests their success in industrial upgrading. Nonetheless, these two industries differ in their modes of networking. In the former, industrial clustering has been observed and has reached a level where the local content of a locally manufactured vehicle is approaching 100 percent. For the latter, industrial clustering has naturally occurred and reached a certain level, while IPN s still play a crucial role. This result suggests the possibility of coexistence between IPN s and IC s. The observed industrial clustering in the HDD industry in the later stage also shows that IC s would be a developmental outcome rather than a precondition of technological upgrading. The choice between IPN s and IC s should be a private sector decision, driven by the economic fundamentals.The public sector should focus on strengthening the supply‐side capabilities of local firms as well as creating an investment climate to further promote upgrading activities
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| Citations per year | 0.27 |
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| Citation span | 2015 - 2023 (9) |
| Highly cited | No |