The importance of possessing knowledge on black-box components: The case of smartphone OEMs

IF 3.7 3区管理学 Q2 BUSINESS

Journal of Engineering and Technology Management Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI:10.1016/j.jengtecman.2022.101727

Antonello Cammarano, Vincenzo Varriale, Francesca Michelino, Mauro Caputo

引用次数: 4

Abstract

Traditionally, the black-box approach in buyer-supplier relationships does not require knowledge exchanges between the actors, since the purchased module is autonomously developed by the supplier. However, the purpose of the article is to demonstrate that in high-tech sectors, despite the presence of black-box approaches, the OEM can achieve higher market performance if it develops in-house competences on purchased modules. To measure OEM component knowledge, a content analysis of patents in the smartphone industry is performed. The results show the importance for OEMs to accumulate both general and specific component knowledge, although modules are outsourced.

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掌握黑箱组件知识的重要性:以智能手机oem为例

传统的黑箱方法在买方-供应商关系中不需要参与者之间的知识交换，因为购买的模块是由供应商自主开发的。然而，本文的目的是证明，在高科技领域，尽管存在黑盒方法，但如果OEM在购买的模块上开发内部能力，则可以实现更高的市场绩效。为了衡量OEM组件知识，对智能手机行业的专利进行了内容分析。结果表明，尽管模块是外包的，但原始设备制造商积累通用和特定组件知识的重要性。

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Journal of Engineering and Technology Management 管理科学-工程：工业

CiteScore

8.00

自引率

6.20%

发文量

审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： The Journal of Engineering and Technology Management (JET-M) is an international scholarly refereed research journal which aims to promote the theory and practice of technology, innovation, and engineering management. The journal links engineering, science, and management disciplines. It addresses the issues involved in the planning, development, and implementation of technological capabilities to shape and accomplish the strategic and operational objectives of an organization. It covers not only R&D management, but also the entire spectrum of managerial concerns in technology-based organizations. This includes issues relating to new product development, human resource management, innovation process management, project management, technological fusion, marketing, technological forecasting and strategic planning. The journal provides an interface between technology and other corporate functions, such as R&D, marketing, manufacturing and administration. Its ultimate goal is to make a profound contribution to theory development, research and practice by serving as a leading forum for the publication of scholarly research on all aspects of technology, innovation, and engineering management.