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Structural transformations in clusters: the cases of biomedical and ceramics

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  • Sandrine Labory
  • Giorgio Prodi

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We examine two particular cases that illustrate the tendencies outlined in the literature regarding the structural changes arising in clusters and districts, focusing on innovation and internationalisation. The ceramic tile district of Sassuolo is characterised by internationalisation through own capacity. The biomedical cluster in Mirandola is characterised by internationalisation via alliances with external leaders. Innovation and investment in tangible and intangible assets play a role in both processes: production processes and distribution strategies in Sassuolo, R&D capacity and researchcollaboration with universities and research centres in Mirandola allowed both clusters to integrate world markets. This shows the variety of strategies available to industrial districts and clusters in facing competitive challenges. Structural changes arising in industries are varied and complex, and industrial policy supporting industrial upgrading and development should take it into account.

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  • Sandrine Labory & Giorgio Prodi, 2014. "Structural transformations in clusters: the cases of biomedical and ceramics," Revue d'économie industrielle, De Boeck Université, vol. 0(1), pages 95-120.
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    1. Gökhan Önder & Cemil Ulukan, 2020. "Innovation and the network position of firms: the case of the Eskişehir–Bilecik–Kütahya ceramic cluster in Turkey," Economia e Politica Industriale: Journal of Industrial and Business Economics, Springer;Associazione Amici di Economia e Politica Industriale, vol. 47(4), pages 589-612, December.

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