Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Javier Bilbao-Ubillos, Vicente Camino-Beldarrain, Gurutze Intxaurburu-Clemente, Eva Velasco-Balmaseda
Summary: The paper analyzes the trend of reshoring in the manufacturing industry due to the digitalization of technical solutions. It proposes a method to determine the potential and difficulties of reshoring among offshored plants based on the cognitive composition of technical solutions. The results indicate a growing role of reshoring, influenced by the characteristics of the technological environment and local resources.
COMPUTERS IN INDUSTRY
(2023)
Article
Management
Patrizia Casadei, Simona Iammarino
Summary: Despite the growing interest in backshoring strategies, there is a lack of academic research on the topic, particularly in specific industries and small-sized firms. The existing literature often focuses on backshoring as an independent phenomenon. To address these gaps, this study uses original survey data from a sample of 700 firms in the UK textile and apparel industry, drawing on different international business perspectives to investigate factors influencing backshoring strategies in comparison to offshoring and domestic production choices. The findings contribute to understanding backshoring by providing new empirical evidence and considering internationalization as a dynamic process.
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Management
Luciano Fratocchi, Julia Mayer
Summary: By analyzing a case study of an Austrian bike manufacturer, this paper examines the impact of environmental and social sustainability on the decision-making and implementation process of near-shoring. The study finds that environmental and social issues play different roles in near-shoring decisions, depending on the specific levels of analysis and sustainability pillars investigated. This paper is the first attempt to shed light on the sustainability impacts of relocation strategies and suggests future research directions.
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Economics
Jacopo Canello
Summary: The study found that offshore outsourcing decisions by peers in the same home region positively influence other micro and small enterprises to engage in similar global sourcing strategies and establish long-lasting foreign subcontracting relationships. Mimetic isomorphism is only effective in the early stages of the internationalization process, while backshoring practices are likely the result of more independent decisions.
Article
Management
Hamid Moradlou, Hendrik Reefke, Heather Skipworth, Samuel Roscoe
Summary: This study examines the impact of geopolitical disruptions on the manufacturing supply chain location decisions of UK multinational firm managers. Findings show that most companies have relocated production facilities from the UK to the EU and distribution centers from the EU to the UK due to market-seeking advantages and efficiency-seeking advantages. The study expands on Dunning's eclectic paradigm and highlights the influence of policy-related uncertainty on manufacturing location decisions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OPERATIONS & PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Leonardo Moraes Aguiar Lima Dos Santos, Matheus Becker da Costa, Joao Victor Kothe, Guilherme Brittes Benitez, Jones Luis Schaefer, Ismael Cristofer Baierle, Elpidio Oscar Benitez Nara
Summary: This study identifies key and collaborative technologies related to Industry 4.0, and proposes five collaborative networks with distinct goals. This will help managers improve their focus on priorities regarding the implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies.
JOURNAL OF MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Industrial
Ting Zheng, Marco Ardolino, Andrea Bacchetti, Marco Perona
Summary: Research on Industry 4.0 has primarily focused on the effects in smart factory production scheduling, with a lack of comprehensive study on the applications of I4.0 enabling technologies in manufacturing life-cycle processes. The results indicate a strong emphasis on production scheduling and control, along with a rising trend in servitization and circular supply chain management.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRODUCTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Management
Albachiara Boffelli, Luciano Fratocchi, Matteo Kalchschmidt, Susana Cristina Lima da Costa e Silva
Summary: The article examines the errors in relocation decisions and their impact on the success or failure of strategies, conducting a multiple case study to differentiate between decision-making and implementation mistakes, contributing to reshoring literature by providing evidence of various types of errors and emphasizing the importance of proper implementation.
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Economics
Francisco Puig, Ana Debon, Santiago Cantarero, Helena Marques
Summary: This study analyzes the changes in profitability in the European textile-clothing industry before and after trade liberalization based on firm-level data from five European countries. Results show that international trade liberalization weakens the externalities derived from geographical proximity, while larger companies and those focusing on high value-added products are more strongly associated with profitability.
ECONOMIC MODELLING
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Zeyi Miao
Summary: This paper analyzes the impact of international technology spillovers on the transformation and development of China's digital manufacturing industry through panel data model construction. The study found that in the Yangtze River Delta region, foreign direct investment technology spillover and import trade technology spillover showed a certain growth trend, but declined after 2017.
JOURNAL OF ENTERPRISE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Industrial
Marcos Pagliosa, Guilherme Tortorella, Joao Carlos Espindola Ferreira
Summary: This paper identifies the positive interaction between Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies and Lean Manufacturing (LM) practices, leading to improved operational performance. Future research should focus on validating synergies, examining effects on all levels of flow, and evaluating the impact on operational performance.
JOURNAL OF MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Review
Management
Debmalya Mukherjee, Satish Kumar, Nitesh Pandey, Somnath Lahiri
Summary: This study uses bibliometric techniques to analyze three decades of offshoring research, identifying six foundational themes and providing recommendations for further research.
JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Gabriel Bertholdo Vargas, Jefferson de Oliveira Gomes, Rolando Vargas Vallejos
Summary: The paper presents a practical framework for prioritizing investment in manufacturing technologies, methods, and tools based on network theory. It demonstrates its applicability through two case studies of manufacturing firms. The technology networks visualize adoption patterns of different industrial segments based on data from 863 Brazilian companies.
JOURNAL OF MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Andres Fernandez-Miguel, Maria Pia Riccardi, Valerio Veglio, Fernando E. Garcia-Muina, Alfonso P. Fernandez del Hoyo, Davide Settembre-Blundo
Summary: This study examines the complexity of the supply chain in the Italian ceramic industry and explores the strategies of nearshoring and reshoring in response to disruptions. The findings demonstrate that these strategies can reduce supply risk and have a positive impact on the environment.
Article
Business
Carmela Di Mauro, Alessandro Ancarani
Summary: This study develops an empirical taxonomy of manufacturing back-shoring initiatives to the US based on the drivers of location decisions. The results identify six patterns of back-shoring and emphasize the importance of considering different theoretical lenses to interpret this phenomenon. The study shows that back-shoring initiatives are significantly driven by non-price related costs, institutional pressures, and within-border location advantages. The study also highlights the less relevance of exploiting distinctive resources for firms to compete in high-segment markets.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS REVIEW
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Jesus F. Lampon, Elena Rivo-Lopez
Summary: Production network performance is mainly determined by network structure and the strategic roles assigned to plants during the implementation process, rather than just product design. The implementation of new modular architecture results in networks with geographical dispersion and a high number of alternative plants, allowing for greater operational flexibility.
PRODUCTION PLANNING & CONTROL
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Cybernetics
Jesus F. Lampon, Marta Rodriguez de la Fuente, Jose Antonio Fraiz-Brea
Summary: This paper examines the impact of relationships between domestic suppliers and foreign multinationals, integrating traditional product, process, and functional upgrading with new elements such as participation in the GVC and dependence on multinationals.
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Javier Turienzo, Pablo Cabanelas, Jesus F. Lampon
Summary: The mobility industry is undergoing a profound transformation, and the uncertainties brought by technological and mobility trends have an impact on users, policy makers, and businesses. Analyzing these trends is crucial for understanding new features and social benefits.
Article
Computer Science, Cybernetics
Javier Turienzo, Jesus F. Lampon
Summary: This paper analyzes the impact of new mobility technologies on the relocation processes in the automotive industry. The study reveals that technology has the ability to reconfigure the automotive value chain and change traditional location factors and relocation trends.
Article
Development Studies
Jesus F. Lampon
Summary: Through a case study, this paper examines the adoption of modular electric vehicle platforms (MEVPs) by three automobile manufacturers in their European production networks. The results demonstrate that MEVPs have been utilized to achieve the efficiency of mass-production electric vehicles while complying with regulatory environmental requirements. MEVPs feature structural compatible modules, electric drive system architecture, and modular batteries, allowing for customization and energy consumption reduction. Sustainable production initiatives such as carbon-neutral processes and circular economy models have also been incorporated in the production system.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Business
Elena Rivo-Lopez, Jesus F. Lampon, Monica Villanueva-Villar, Carla Miguez-Alvarez
Summary: This paper examines the impact of visual narrative formats on women's entrepreneurship training. The results suggest that training with visual narrative format is more effective in developing competences such as entrepreneurship concepts, opportunity identification, and entrepreneurial intention compared to traditional textbook format. Visual narrative not only serves as an effective tool in developing new concepts, but also strengthens the concepts of students with previous entrepreneurship experience but limited time. It enhances the connection between theory and practice, and facilitates the identification of more innovative and feasible business ideas.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jose Luis Miguez, Elena Rivo-Lopez, Jacobo Porteiro, Raquel Perez-Orozco
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2023)
Article
Business
Javier Turienzo, Pablo Cabanelas, Jesus F. Lampon
Summary: The ongoing digitalization of the economy is posing challenges to traditional businesses in terms of value creation. The disruption potential of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAV) has the ability to transform business models in the mobility-related industry. However, there is significant uncertainty regarding the technological evolution and social trends that will impact businesses in the near future. This paper aims to use contingency theory to shed light on the enhancers and barriers that managers should consider for creating, delivering, and capturing value associated with CAV. The qualitative approach based on in-depth interviews with high-level managers from different industries highlights the importance of data management for understanding customer needs and vehicle requirements to provide differential value. Two potential solutions have emerged: the establishment of alliances between competing companies in different areas and the use of digital platforms to enhance customer experience and facilitate the evolution of markets from B2C to B2B associated with increasing servitization.
JOURNAL OF BUSINESS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Management
Javier Turienzo, Alicia Blanco, Jesus F. Lampon, Maria del Pilar Munoz-Duenas
Summary: Business models are changing due to digitalization and technological systems. In logistics, the transformation of business models is being reinforced through innovation, digital platforms, and Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs). The integration of businesses into digital platforms and the use of CAVs have led to the optimization of resources and the ability to provide personalized and comprehensive services. Single interfaces for contracting, customer care, and customer service allow for specialization and increased profitability, as well as collaborative efforts to meet complete needs.
REVIEW OF MANAGERIAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Business
Pablo Cabanelas, Graham Parkhurst, Nikolas Thomopoulos, Jesus F. Lampon
Summary: This article analyzes the sources of value creation in the new mobility industry and applies the Dynamic Capabilities approach to transport research. The findings reveal that new mobility companies benefit from dynamism and a continuous learning culture, as well as cross-regional collaboration through networks and alliances. Managers in the new mobility need to establish a concise value proposition and expand key resources for business sustainability.
RESEARCH IN TRANSPORTATION BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Area Studies
Jesus F. Lampon
Summary: This paper reflects on the main challenges facing the automotive industry and their impact on the global value chain. Advanced mobility, including autonomous vehicles, connectivity, and sustainability, has been identified as the key drivers of transformation in the value chain. Companies involved in advanced mobility have gained significant decision-making power, participating in high-value activities and technological innovation, and reshaping the governance model and productive geography of the traditional global value chain.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jesus F. Lampon, Pilar Munoz-Duenas
Summary: The rules of the automotive industry are changing due to sustainable mobility firms that supply essential products and technologies for low environmental impact vehicles. A study comparing relations between sustainable mobility firms and traditional components firms in the Spanish automotive industry found that the former have greater decision-making power in terms of price, product design, and geographical location. They have broken traditional asymmetrical dependence on leading buyers and lead key products in the industry, resulting in profitable returns on investment in sustainable technologies. The novelty lies in understanding the new automotive industry value chain, where sustainable mobility suppliers control key value-added activities and decision-making in sustainable technologies.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Business
Hug Perez-Moure, Jesus F. Lampon, Maria-Elena Velando-Rodriguez, Lorenzo Rodriguez-Comesana
Summary: Major trends in the automotive industry are reshaping digital mobility business models. Car manufacturers differ in their digital mobility value propositions, with income sources primarily from personalized services linked to connectivity. Sustainable, autonomous, and shared mobility strategies depend on organizational capabilities. Manufacturers are addressing battery and charging-point issues through various business models to promote electric mobility.
EUROPEAN RESEARCH ON MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS ECONOMICS
(2023)
Article
Economics
Javier Turienzo, Jesus F. Lampon, Pablo Cabanelas
Summary: The article analyzes the impact of autonomous, connected, and shared vehicles on the automotive industry value chain. Through case studies of four companies, it is found that the value chain focuses more on services related to autonomous driving and connectivity rather than the vehicle product itself. Companies linked to new mobility have positioned themselves at the forefront of the supply chain, participating in activities with the highest added value and driving most of the technological innovation. These companies have gained significant decision-making power, even surpassing car manufacturers. Based on the findings, the article suggests that governments should promote the implementation of companies involved in new mobility technologies, as this will lead to higher technological levels, increased income, and quality job opportunities in the country.
DIMENSION EMPRESARIAL
(2022)
