In the last 15 years, several Traditional SMEs internationalized their production in low cost countries where they did not have previous selling presence. Firstly, we show that existing theories do not explain Production-Oriented Internationalization of Traditional SMEs and we propose a research framework. Subsequently, we focused the research on the changes that are stimulated by this kind of internationalization and on the consequent impact on SMEs competitiveness. Finally, we present a case-study. The empirical analysis is definitely a preliminary one and deserves a more thorough investigation. It suggests that the Production-Oriented Internationalization is a phenomenon with complex and positive implications.
Traditional SMEs: Production-Oriented Internationalization and Strategic Implications.
KALINIC, IGOR;FORZA, CIPRIANO
2009
Abstract
In the last 15 years, several Traditional SMEs internationalized their production in low cost countries where they did not have previous selling presence. Firstly, we show that existing theories do not explain Production-Oriented Internationalization of Traditional SMEs and we propose a research framework. Subsequently, we focused the research on the changes that are stimulated by this kind of internationalization and on the consequent impact on SMEs competitiveness. Finally, we present a case-study. The empirical analysis is definitely a preliminary one and deserves a more thorough investigation. It suggests that the Production-Oriented Internationalization is a phenomenon with complex and positive implications.
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