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Karl Gerhard Schalm
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Schalm
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Karl Gerhard
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karlgerhard.schalm@unisg.ch
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+41 71 224 73 05
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PublicationNetwork Capability Configurations as a Catalyst for Competitive AdvantageAbstract Historically, manufacturing companies supplied world markets out of their home countries. Today, most of them rely on a network of globally spread plants. The benefits a network provides are summarized under the term network capabilities. It remains open, how a well-designed network can compensate the lack in competitive advantage in, e. g., quality or flexibility. This article sheds light on which configurations of network capabilities are worthwhile investing into under defined contingencies.Type: journal articleJournal: Zeitschrift für wirtschaftlichen FabrikbetriebVolume: 119Issue: 1-2
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PublicationType: journal articleJournal: Zeitschrift für wirtschaftlichen FabrikbetriebVolume: 117Issue: 12
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PublicationNetwork Improvement Initiatives: How to Deploy a Network Strategy( 2024-07)This paper explores how manufacturing firms deploy network strategy by developing network capabilities in international manufacturing networks (IMNs). Drawing from the resource-based view (RBV), network capabilities, and strategic initiatives literature, we analyze 109 strategic iniativies from 11 IMNs, classifiy them into 20 initiatve types, and assess the effort required for implementation. The types range from building new sites to establishing knowledge exchange networks. We identify patterns between capability type, capability gap size, and implementation time. In doing so, this study contributes to the theory of network strategy deployment and generates insights for operations managers to select initiatives effectively.Type: conference paperJournal: In Proceedings of the 31st International Annual EurOMA Conference 2024
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PublicationBenchmarking: Global Production Strategies. General ReportWith 69 participants, the study provides an informative insight into global production strat-egy. Therefore, the results can be used as a guideline for building competitive advantages through a sustainable production strategy.Type: work report