Articles with "functional upgrading" as a keyword



Functional Upgrading in China's Export Processing Sector

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Published in 2017 at "China Economic Review"

DOI: 10.1016/j.chieco.2017.07.012

Abstract: Functional upgrading occurs when a firm acquires more sophisticated functions within an existing value chain that require a higher skill content. In this paper, we analyze if there is evidence of this type of upgrading… read more here.

Keywords: functional upgrading; export processing; upgrading china; china export ... See more keywords

Functional Upgrading and Value Capture of Multinational Subsidiaries

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Published in 2017 at "Journal of International Management"

DOI: 10.1016/j.intman.2017.09.004

Abstract: This paper investigates the relationship between the value capture of multinational subsidiaries and functional upgrading, which is defined as a diversification of employment from primary business functions to higher value adding activities such as ICT,… read more here.

Keywords: functional upgrading; multinational subsidiaries; value; value capture ... See more keywords

The role of complementary interregional linkages for functional upgrading and downgrading of global value chains in EU regions

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Published in 2025 at "Industry and Innovation"

DOI: 10.1080/13662716.2025.2480624

Abstract: ABSTRACT This paper studies the role of complementary interregional value chain linkages in functional upgrading and downgrading in global value chains in EU regions. It adopts an evolutionary approach to assess functional upgrading and downgrading… read more here.

Keywords: value; functional upgrading; upgrading downgrading; linkages functional ... See more keywords

Functional upgrading fundamental and performance upgrading priority ranking of adaptable-function products

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Published in 2019 at "Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science"

DOI: 10.1177/0954406218780518

Abstract: Excellence in function and performance is one of the key reasons for a product to sustain its market competitiveness. Upgrading of products, including those of the adaptable-function products, is necessary to ensure their market attractiveness.… read more here.

Keywords: functional upgrading; priority; adaptable function; performance ... See more keywords