Global Value Chains - capturing value in international manufacturing and supply networks
25 - 26 September 2008 at the Møller Centre, Cambridge
Instructions for the physical style of papers - A4 page MS Word document or - A4 page Adobe acrobat document)
Call for papers
Manufacturing and supply networks are increasingly managed on a global basis raising considerable challenges for research in all fields related to international strategy and operations. The annual Cambridge Symposium on International Manufacturing (CamSIM) aims to identify emerging industrial issues and facilitate the exchange of research thinking. It provides a unique opportunity for industrial leaders and senior academics from around the world to address issues jointly and to identify promising approaches and areas for further research. Each day of the Symposium focuses on different aspects of the topic facilitating attendance on a single day if desired.
Following the success of the 3rd International Symposium on Global Manufacturing and China (GMC'07) in Hangzhou, China last September, this year’s Cambridge Symposium will incorporate both events addressing both global manufacturing and supply networks as well as China’s role in globalisation.
Industrial Day - 25 September
The first day consists of presentations by leading industrialists on the issues their companies are facing in developing international manufacturing and supply networks, and the initiatives they have taken to improve international competitiveness. This day provides a valuable opportunity for researchers to assess the extent to which previous research is helping companies understand and manage these issues, and to identify potentially fruitful fields for further research.
Academic Research Day - 26 September
The second day will comprise a mixture of key-note academic presentations and research papers in several parallel interest streams.
Research themes
The scope for research papers is broad, building on areas of interest identified in previous Symposia and emerging issues in the field of international manufacturing. A particularly interesting new topic this year will be the growth of new multinationals from emerging nations like BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, and China) and how this is changing the competitive landscape. The Symposium research themes are listed below, but submissions are encouraged in any discipline or subject area related to the Symposium topic.
1 - Network analysis and design: How are companies adapting to meet new challenges?
Today's global markets are forcing established companies to manage manufacturing and supply networks on an international basis and to re-examine their current networks. Consideration must be given to location of operations, coordination mechanisms, the use of sub-contracting and relationships with suppliers, the role of Mamp;A in network development, and ways to maintain flexibility to respond to changes in the competitive environment. What are companies trying to achieve, what solutions are they selecting and what processes are they using? Re-design alone is not enough; what are the challenges in implementation and how can they be overcome?
2 - Global industrial structures and trends: National differences.
The Keiretsu alliances of Japan and the conglomerate Chaebol of South Korea represent a contrast to the trend to outsourcing and arms-length supply relationships in the West. China is emerging as the "workshop of the world", Singapore is re-positioning itself as a logistics hub and, until recently, India appears to have focused on services. Within China company types and specialisations vary markedly from one region to another. What broad patterns are emerging in International Manufacturing? How do national/regional policies and approaches to manufacturing differ? What is the role of Universities in developing national capabilities in Production and Operations Management?
3 - Redefining growth models in a globalised world
The intensity of global competition makes it harder for companies to grow. Are the earlier models of internationalisation relevant today? What drives the current high levels of M&A activity? Is the emergence of manufacturing-based services a general trend? How can smaller innovative companies partner with others to compete? Does size limit innovation and what strategies exist for maintaining innovation in established companies? What new business models are emerging for manufacturing industry?
The internationalisation of MNCs from emerging economies, especially from China
There is a growing tide of interest in the rise of the new multinationals. Emerging countries were formerly considered only as sources for manufacturing. Nowadays, the leading firms of these countries are internationalizing and operating plants in foreign countries. The study of this new phenomenon might bring interesting insights for international production and operations management. What is the role of Manufacturing in the internationalization processes of the new multinationals? What will be the impact of the emergence of the new multinationals in the configuration of manufacturing activities worldwide?
Although the Symposium attracts an international audience of senior academics, papers from doctoral researchers are particularly encouraged. Presenters should bear in mind that industrial delegates are encouraged to stay for the research day and should therefore aim to make their work accessible to a non-academic audience and to highlight any practical implications. The academic day will close with an open forum discussion of the papers presented.
Important dates for abstracts and papers
- 7 July: submission of abstracts (max 400 words). Earlier submission strongly advised
- 21 July: notification of abstract acceptance
- 15 September: full paper final submission for accepted abstracts
Alternatively
- 18 August: direct full paper submission (max 7000 words)
- 1 September: direct full paper submission notification
NB Acceptance is conditional on at least one author booking to attend the Symposium by 13 August. See "Booking" page.
All abstracts should be sent to the Events Manager at:
Institute for Manufacturing, Mill Lane, Cambridge, CB2 1RX, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1223 766141
Email: jg393@cam.ac.uk
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