An inquiry into born-global firms in Europe and the USA

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The article defines born-global companies as those that internationalize at or near where they were founded, and examines key factors that drive their success. Findings from studies conducted in the United States and Denmark show that marketing competence and foreign customer focus foster success, as do differentiation strategy and product quality.

author: Knight, Gary, Madsen, Tage Koed, Servais, Per
Europe, Corporate growth, Industry growth

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Partnering and relationships within an international network context

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The article examines partnering, a supply chain management practice, and how it provides a link between network and dyadic perspectives. Discussion focuses on the International Marketing and Purchasing Group approach. The relationship between US General Motors, Opel Portugal, and locally based direct suppliers are used as illustration.

author: Purchase, Sharon, Veludo, Maria de Lurdes, Macbeth, Douglas K.
Strategy & planning, General services, Portugal, Business Associations, TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT, History, General Motors Corp., GM, Transportation equipment industry, Logistics, Business logistics, Industrial suppliers, Commercial associations, Aims and objectives

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ARR model: cross-cultural developments

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The actors-activities-resources model, forms the basis of the study. Cross-cultural networks and perceptions, between Australian engineering consultants and their Thai customers are examined.

author: Purchase, Sharon, Ward, Anthony
Australia, Marketing procedures, Engineering Services, Thailand, ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT SERVICES, Engineering for Plastic, Rubber Prodcts, Engineering firms, Customer relations, Business networks (Social groups)

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subjects list: Methods, United States, Management, International aspects, Comparative analysis, Company business management, International marketing
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