Balancing Firm and Network-based Resources to Gain Competitive Advantage: A Case Study of an Artisanal Musical Instru- ments Cluster in Germany

Birgit Leick

doi:10.5771/0935-9915-2013-2-77

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- 71–74 Titelei/Inhaltsverzeichnis 71–74
- 75–76 Editorial Susanne Gretzinger, Kerry Brown, Per Vagn Freytag Susanne Gretzinger, Kerry Brown, Per Vagn Freytag 75–76
- 77–95 Balancing Firm and Network-based Resources to Gain Competitive Advantage: A Case Study of an Artisanal Musical Instru- ments Cluster in Germany Birgit Leick Birgit Leick 77–95
- 96–113 Social Capital Determinants of Preferential Resource Allocation in Regional Clusters Niels J. Pulles, Holger Schiele Niels J. Pulles, Holger Schiele 96–113
- 114–132 Bridging the Institutional Void: An Analytical Concept to Develop Valuable Cluster Services Tine Schrammel Tine Schrammel 114–132
- 133–150 Facilitating Different Types of Clusters Mads Bruun Ingstrup Mads Bruun Ingstrup 133–150
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mrev management revue , page 77 - 95

Balancing Firm and Network-based Resources to Gain Competitive Advantage: A Case Study of an Artisanal Musical Instru- ments Cluster in Germany

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Birgit Leick

DOI
- doi.org/10.5771/0935-9915-2013-2-77
- ISSN: 0935-9915
- ISSN online: 1861-9908
Abstract

The question of whether firms gain competitiveness through local networks and clusters becomes more relevant than ever as globalization proceeds. This is particularly true for traditional and craft-based clusters, districts and business networks. A central question emerging for these types of networks is: (How) can they build competitive advantage using local production systems and network ties as core resources? The present article aims at shedding light on this issue by presenting a case study of an artisanal cluster operating in the manufacturing of classical musical instruments. Focusing on a resource-based perspective and using a qualitative research approach, the paper explores the critical resources necessary for generating competitive advantage through local networking. It critically investigates how competitive advantage is gained for the network and which are the drivers of sustaining competitive advantage in a dynamic view.
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