This paper aims at identifying and analyzing the
knowledge transmission channels in textile and clothing clusters
located in Brazil and in Europe. Primary data was obtained through
interviews with key individuals. The collection of primary data was
carried out based on a questionnaire with ten categories of indicators
of knowledge transmission. Secondary data was also collected
through a literature review and through international organizations
sites. Similarities related to the use of the main transmission channels
of knowledge are observed in all cases. The main similarities are:
influence of suppliers of machinery, equipment and raw materials;
imitation of products and best practices; training promoted by
technical institutions and businesses; and cluster companies being
open to acquire new knowledge. The main differences lie in the
relationship between companies, where in Europe the intensity of this
relationship is bigger when compared to Brazil. The differences also
occur in importance and frequency of the relationship with the
government, with the cultural environment, and with the activities of
research and development. It is also found factors that reduce the
importance of geographical proximity in transmission of knowledge,
and in generating trust and the establishment of collaborative
behavior.
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knowledge systems of industrial clusters in emerging economies:
Evidence from China”, Technovation, Vol. 31, No. 2-3, 2010 pp. 87-
104.
[2] Larsson, R., Bengtsson, L., Henriksson, K. and Sparks, J. "The
Interorganizational Learning Dilemma: Collective Knowledge
Development in Strategic Alliances”, Organization Science, Vol. 9 No.
3, 1998, pp. 285-305.
[3] Knight, L. "Network learning: exploring learning by interorganizational
networks”, Human Relations, Vol. 55, No.4, 2002, pp. 427-454.
[4] Porter, M.E. "Cluster and the new economics of competition”, Harvard
Business Review, Vol. 76, No. 6, 1998, pp. 77- 90.
[5] Giuliani, E. and Bell, M. "The micro-determinants of meso-level
learning and innovation: evidence from Chilean wine cluster”, Research
Policy, Vol. 34, No. 1, 2005, pp. 47-68.
[6] Baptista, R. and Swann, P. "Do firms in clusters innovate more?”
Research Policy, Vol. 27, No. 5, 1998, pp. 525-540.
[7] Schmitz, H. "Collective efficiency and increasing return” Cambridge
Journal of Economics, Vol. 23, No. 4, 1999, pp. 465-483.
[8] Maskell, P. and Malmberg, A. "Myopia, knowledge development and
cluster evolution”, Journal of Economic Geography, Vol. 7, No. 5, 2007,
pp. 603–18.
[9] Morrison, A.; Rabellotti, R.; Zirulia, F.L. "When do global pipelines
enhance knowledge diffusion in clusters?” (online) Evolutionary
Economic Geography, Utrecht University, 2011
http://econ.geo.uu.nl/peeg/peeg.html
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Bruxelas, 1999.
[11] Porter, M.E. and Kramer, M.R. "Criação de valor compartilhado:
comoreinventar o capitalismo e desencadearumaonda de inovação e
crescimento”, Harvard Business Review, Vol. 89, No. 1, 2011, pp. 21-
33.
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Districts to Local Development: an intinerary of research, Edward Elgar
Publishing: Massachusetts, 2003.
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desenvolvimento local: estratégiasparaconquista de competitividade
global com base naexperiênciaitaliana, Atlas: São Paulo, 2001.
[14] Britto J. Cooperaçãointerindustrial e redes de empresas, In: Kupfer,
D.;Hasenclever, L. Economia industrial: fundamentosteóricos e práticas
no Brasil, Campus: Rio de Janeiro, 2002, pp. 345 – 388.
[15] Beaudry, C and Breschi, S. "Are firms in clusters really more
innovative?” Economics of Innovation and New Technology, Vo. 12,
No. 4, 2003, pp. 325-342.
[16] Staber, U. "Spatial proximity and firm survival in a declining industrial
district: the case of knitwear firms in Baden-Wurttemberg”, Regional
Studies, 2001, Vol. 35, No. 4, 2001, pp. 329 – 341.
[17] Vilana, J. R. and Monroy, C. R. "Influence of cultural mechanisms on
horizontal inter-firm collaborations” Journal of Industrial Engineering
and Management, Vol. 3, No. 1, 2010, pp. 138-175.
[18] Lundvall, Bengt-Ake. "The Danish Model and the Globalizing Learning
Economy: Lessons for Developing Countries” (online) World Institute
for Development Economic Research (UNU-WIDER), 2009,
http://ideas.repec.org/p/unu/wpaper/rp2009-18.html
[19] Rabellotti, R. "Is there an ‘industrial district model’? Footwear districts
in Italy and Mexico compared” World Development, Vol. 23, No. 1,
1995, pp. 29-41.
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Dados” FIESC: Florianópolis, 2013.
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[22] R&I, Ricerche e Inventi do politicaindustriale e del lavoro "Osservatorio
del settoretessileabbliamentoneldistrettodi Carpi”, Comunedi Carpi,
Carpi (MO), 2011.
[1] Guo, B.; Guo, J.J. "Patterns of technological learning within the
knowledge systems of industrial clusters in emerging economies:
Evidence from China”, Technovation, Vol. 31, No. 2-3, 2010 pp. 87-
104.
[2] Larsson, R., Bengtsson, L., Henriksson, K. and Sparks, J. "The
Interorganizational Learning Dilemma: Collective Knowledge
Development in Strategic Alliances”, Organization Science, Vol. 9 No.
3, 1998, pp. 285-305.
[3] Knight, L. "Network learning: exploring learning by interorganizational
networks”, Human Relations, Vol. 55, No.4, 2002, pp. 427-454.
[4] Porter, M.E. "Cluster and the new economics of competition”, Harvard
Business Review, Vol. 76, No. 6, 1998, pp. 77- 90.
[5] Giuliani, E. and Bell, M. "The micro-determinants of meso-level
learning and innovation: evidence from Chilean wine cluster”, Research
Policy, Vol. 34, No. 1, 2005, pp. 47-68.
[6] Baptista, R. and Swann, P. "Do firms in clusters innovate more?”
Research Policy, Vol. 27, No. 5, 1998, pp. 525-540.
[7] Schmitz, H. "Collective efficiency and increasing return” Cambridge
Journal of Economics, Vol. 23, No. 4, 1999, pp. 465-483.
[8] Maskell, P. and Malmberg, A. "Myopia, knowledge development and
cluster evolution”, Journal of Economic Geography, Vol. 7, No. 5, 2007,
pp. 603–18.
[9] Morrison, A.; Rabellotti, R.; Zirulia, F.L. "When do global pipelines
enhance knowledge diffusion in clusters?” (online) Evolutionary
Economic Geography, Utrecht University, 2011
http://econ.geo.uu.nl/peeg/peeg.html
[10] EURADA Clusters, industrial districts, local productive systems,
Bruxelas, 1999.
[11] Porter, M.E. and Kramer, M.R. "Criação de valor compartilhado:
comoreinventar o capitalismo e desencadearumaonda de inovação e
crescimento”, Harvard Business Review, Vol. 89, No. 1, 2011, pp. 21-
33.
[12] Becattini, G., Bellandi, M., Ottati, G. D. and Sforzi, F. From Industrial
Districts to Local Development: an intinerary of research, Edward Elgar
Publishing: Massachusetts, 2003.
[13] Casarotto, N. F. and Pires, L. H. Redes de pequenas e médiasempresas e
desenvolvimento local: estratégiasparaconquista de competitividade
global com base naexperiênciaitaliana, Atlas: São Paulo, 2001.
[14] Britto J. Cooperaçãointerindustrial e redes de empresas, In: Kupfer,
D.;Hasenclever, L. Economia industrial: fundamentosteóricos e práticas
no Brasil, Campus: Rio de Janeiro, 2002, pp. 345 – 388.
[15] Beaudry, C and Breschi, S. "Are firms in clusters really more
innovative?” Economics of Innovation and New Technology, Vo. 12,
No. 4, 2003, pp. 325-342.
[16] Staber, U. "Spatial proximity and firm survival in a declining industrial
district: the case of knitwear firms in Baden-Wurttemberg”, Regional
Studies, 2001, Vol. 35, No. 4, 2001, pp. 329 – 341.
[17] Vilana, J. R. and Monroy, C. R. "Influence of cultural mechanisms on
horizontal inter-firm collaborations” Journal of Industrial Engineering
and Management, Vol. 3, No. 1, 2010, pp. 138-175.
[18] Lundvall, Bengt-Ake. "The Danish Model and the Globalizing Learning
Economy: Lessons for Developing Countries” (online) World Institute
for Development Economic Research (UNU-WIDER), 2009,
http://ideas.repec.org/p/unu/wpaper/rp2009-18.html
[19] Rabellotti, R. "Is there an ‘industrial district model’? Footwear districts
in Italy and Mexico compared” World Development, Vol. 23, No. 1,
1995, pp. 29-41.
[20] FIESC - Federação das Indústrias de Santa Catarina "Santa Catarinaem
Dados” FIESC: Florianópolis, 2013.
[21] ERUCLUSTEX (online) http://www.euroclustexplus.com
[22] R&I, Ricerche e Inventi do politicaindustriale e del lavoro "Osservatorio
del settoretessileabbliamentoneldistrettodi Carpi”, Comunedi Carpi,
Carpi (MO), 2011.
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knowledge transmission channels in textile and clothing clusters
located in Brazil and in Europe. Primary data was obtained through
interviews with key individuals. The collection of primary data was
carried out based on a questionnaire with ten categories of indicators
of knowledge transmission. Secondary data was also collected
through a literature review and through international organizations
sites. Similarities related to the use of the main transmission channels
of knowledge are observed in all cases. The main similarities are:
influence of suppliers of machinery, equipment and raw materials;
imitation of products and best practices; training promoted by
technical institutions and businesses; and cluster companies being
open to acquire new knowledge. The main differences lie in the
relationship between companies, where in Europe the intensity of this
relationship is bigger when compared to Brazil. The differences also
occur in importance and frequency of the relationship with the
government, with the cultural environment, and with the activities of
research and development. It is also found factors that reduce the
importance of geographical proximity in transmission of knowledge,
and in generating trust and the establishment of collaborative
behavior.
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