1. Networking and innovation: lessons from the aeronautical clusters of Madrid
- Author
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Alfonso-Gil, Javier and Vazquez-Barquero, Antonio
- Subjects
Airbus S.A.S. -- Technology application ,Airbus S.A.S. -- Human resource management ,Aircraft industry -- Technology application ,Aircraft industry -- Human resource management ,Technological innovations -- Forecasts and trends ,Technology application ,Company personnel management ,Market trend/market analysis ,Business, international ,High technology industry ,Science and technology - Abstract
Byline: Javier Alfonso-Gil, Antonio Vazquez-Barquero The paper describes adjustments within the Madrid aeronautics cluster, which are driven by changes in the sourcing strategy of Airbus. Knowledge capabilities gain importance for the relations and importance of single organisations. Based on a detailed analysis of single organisations in the cluster, implications for the network structures and innovation processes are discussed.
- Published
- 2010