Technology and inter-firm relationships in the automotive industry: the case of the Basque Country and Navarre (Spain)
by Ricardo Alaez, Javier Bilbao, Vicente Camino, Juan-Carlos Longas
International Journal of Technology Management (IJTM), Vol. 42, No. 3, 2008

Abstract: This article focuses on the nature and significance of inter-firm technological relationships in the automotive industry. Following a theoretical explanation, the key technological role of (interfirm) buyer-supplier relationships is shown for firms in the automotive industry. This approach is valid when determining a firm's competitive position as well as its anchorage in the industry. The paper concludes with the outline of a method that enables the interpretation of the main features of the automotive industry in a specific regional environment: the Basque Country and Navarre in Northern Spain. Lastly, a practical application of the results obtained is sought.

Online publication date: Thu, 01-May-2008

The full text of this article is only available to individual subscribers or to users at subscribing institutions.

 
Existing subscribers:
Go to Inderscience Online Journals to access the Full Text of this article.

Pay per view:
If you are not a subscriber and you just want to read the full contents of this article, buy online access here.

Complimentary Subscribers, Editors or Members of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Technology Management (IJTM):
Login with your Inderscience username and password:

Username:        Password:          Forgotten your password?

Want to subscribe?
A subscription gives you complete access to all articles in the current issue, as well as to all articles in the previous three years (where applicable). See our Orders page to subscribe.

If you still need assistance, please email subs@inderscience.com