Business networks in small textile enterprises: The case of Nova Friburgo-Brasil

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2006

Authors

Americo Azevedo (Author) FEUP; Luisa Faria (Author) Other

Conference proceedings International

Title: Information Technology for Balanced Manufacturing Systems

Pages: 149-156

7th IFIP International Conference on Information Technology for Balanced Automation Systems in Manufacturing and Services

Niagara Falls, CANADA, SEP 04-06, 2006

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Scientific classification

FOS: Engineering and technology > Electrical engineering, Electronic engineering, Information engineering

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Authenticus ID: P-004-PYQ

DOI: 10.1007/978-0-387-36594-7_16

Abstract (EN): Business Networking is an innovative business paradigm that can help companies to remain competitive in the market. Nevertheless, its practical implementation is very complicated because of the several dimensions that it involves. There are several cases of business network cooperation; however, each one has its particular characteristics that determine its success. This paper addresses the domain of collaborative networks, established by SME in textile industry, in the scope of an academic research project based on a case study research methodology and centered on a large industrial pole in Brasil.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 8