Knowledge sourcing, knowledge bases, and the spatial organisation of car design

• Tipo: Artigo em Revista Científica Internacional
• Data: 2014

Autores

van Tuijl E. (Autor) Outra; Carvalho L. (Autor) FLUP

Revista

Título: Environment and Planning A

Vol. 46

Páginas: 1966-1982

ISSN: 0308-518X

Editora: SAGE

Indexação

Scopus - 18 Citações

Outras Informações

ID Authenticus: P-00W-529

DOI: 10.1068/a46282

Abstract (EN): This paper analyses the geographical implications of having different types of knowledge bases-synthetic and symbolic-involved in one single but complex innovation process: car design. To do so, we investigated three contrasting car design strategies (Audi, Renault, and SAIC-GM) with the aim of exploring empirical regularities and the reasons underlying the links between knowledge bases, knowledge sourcing mechanisms, and resulting spatial configurations. Evidence suggests that when the synthetic knowledge base is dominant, formal collaboration and mobility are prime knowledge sourcing mechanisms. Moreover, knowledge creation and exchange is likely to occur between actors permanently located within the same region or through the temporary colocation of globally spread innovation partners. On the other hand, when symbolic knowledge is dominant, mobility, monitoring, and buzz turn to be the most relevant sourcing mechanisms, and knowledge creation and exchange are likely to occur within a more strictly local dimension (eg, in cities), through temporary colocation configurations (eg, presence in fairs and via temporary staff exchange), and by global scanning of competitors and trends. © 2014 Pion and its Licensors.

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica

Nº de páginas: 16