Establishing an International Network Position: Findings from an Exploratory Survey of Uk Textile Suppliers
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This paper is concerned with firms that attempt to break out of their current position in their domestic market network. Specifically, how small suppliers in buyer-dominated relationships in the UK textile industry can develop an international network position. The paper draws on the findings of an exploratory study of five UK-based small and medium-sized textile suppliers.
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