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Tag Archives: clusters
The diminishing impact of clusters in global supply chains
An article in the Economist (April 16, 2011) describes the diminishing fortunes of clusters in Italy – cotton fabrics, jewelry, brass fittings etc. Italy has over 100 such clusters, developed around generations of skill development and access to natural resources. … Continue reading
Posted in Global Contexts, Operations Management, Supply Chain Issues
Tagged clusters, Cost, Global, Italy, Supply Chain, Trends
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