Learning from Global Buyers

H. Schmitz and P. Knorringa

Journal of Development Studies, 2000, vol. 37, issue 2, 177-205

Abstract: An increasing number of developing countries engage in contract manufacturing for a decreasing number of global buyers. This constellation characterises many labour intensive export sectors. The positioning of developing country enterprises in such buyer-driven chains is central to research concerned with identifying the winners and losers from globalisation. This study contributes to this debate by seeking answers to two questions: First, what can researchers learn from global buyers about the relative strengths and weaknesses of developing country producers; second, what can these producers learn from global buyers and what circumstances facilitate or constrain such learning.

Keywords: Developing Countries; Contract Manufacturing; Global Buyers; Globalisation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2000
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