国際協力研究誌 Volume 6 Issue 1
published_at 2000-03

Alternative growth of Asian SMEs 【Article】

Kimbara Tatsuo
fulltext
1.94 MB
JIDC_06_01_09_Kimbara.pdf
Abstract
This article analyzes the process of growth of small and medium-sized enterprises in Asian countries.Based on the accumulation of capabilities and resources through subcontracting, OEM or joint venture,SMEs often obtain competitive advantage to lead to growth. The types of growth process vary depend-ing on the stage of economic development, socio-cultural conditions and corporate strategy. The sub-contracting and OEM are quite effective approach for SMEs with limited resource to enter into overseasmarket. Firms can upgrade the technological capabilities and then proceed into manufacturing with ownbrand.