The shifting geography of competitive advantage: clusters, networks and firms

We consider the dynamics of knowledge-based sources of advantage as they move between geographical locations and multinational and other firm level networks using the specialist context of Formula 1 motor over a 59-year period. We suggest that shifts in competitive advantage are underpinned by the m...

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Published in:Journal of economic geography 2010-07, Vol.10 (4), p.599-618
Main Authors: Jenkins, Mark, Tallman, Stephen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Architectural control
Architecture
Chassis
Economic geography
Engines
Geographic regions
Geography
Motorsports
Racing
Racing cars
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Summary:We consider the dynamics of knowledge-based sources of advantage as they move between geographical locations and multinational and other firm level networks using the specialist context of Formula 1 motor over a 59-year period. We suggest that shifts in competitive advantage are underpinned by the movement of both architectural and component knowledge at both the firm and cluster level, and in particular we suggest that isolated firms can both benefit from and add to cluster level knowledge. We conclude by suggesting ways in which MNEs can adapt their approach to both location and knowledge development in order to enhance their ability to create competitive advantage.
ISSN:1468-2702
1468-2710
DOI:10.1093/jeg/lbq015