2021•International Journal of Technology ManagementRequires access

Sources of innovation and the use of KIBS by manufacturing firms

David Doloreux, Mercedes Rodríguez, Richard Shearmur

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Using data from a survey of 559 innovative manufacturing firms in Quebec, we analyse knowledge-sourcing strategies adopted by firms and examine the relationship between use of service functions and knowledge-sourcing strategies. Four strategies are identified: low-profile sourcing, internal-oriented sourcing, market-oriented sourcing and full-scope sourcing. The results reveal knowledge-sourcing strategies are linked to a particular mix of service functions, and the different types of services are not equally important across the different knowledge-sourcing strategies.

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Key concepts: Business, Strategic sourcing, Scope (computer science), Industrial organization, Service (business), Marketing, Knowledge management, Computer science