Clusterisation et délocalisation. Les proximités construites par Thales Avionics

Using French approach of proximity, this article analyses how Thales Avionics articulate proximity and distance relations. Sometimes, in order to reduce cost and to access to market, production of standard components which suppose few exchanges of information is delocalised. Thus, organizational proximity balances geographical distance. Sometimes, Thales Avionics articulates organizational and geographical proximities with architects integrators and scientific partners to support the circulation of knowledge in order to innovate. In this case, this firm contributes to the construction of a cluster.