Abstract
For small and medium enterprises (SMEs) the international context is a challenge to be
faced by focusing on the mobilization and sharing of resources and competences of other
actors. This can be achieved by creating strategic relationships re-shaping the structure of
the supply chain, both within the country of origin system, and abroad. These considerations
have been firstly investigated by a survey on a sample of 904 Italian SMEs, operating in
international markets, with a quantitative questionnaire. In a second step in-depth interviews
have been realized to explore relationships deeply
| Translated title of the contribution | [Autom. eng. transl.] Small and medium enterprises and internationality: business strategies, relationships, innovation |
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| Original language | Italian |
| Pages (from-to) | 71-92 |
| Number of pages | 22 |
| Journal | Sinergie |
| Volume | maggio-agosto 2011 |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Italian SMEs
- PMI italiane
- empirial analysis
- indagine empirica
- internationalization process
- processo di internazionalizzazione
- relationships
- risorse
- supply chain
