We investigate the relationship between backshoring of production activities and digital
manufacturing technologies, also known as Industry 4.0 (I4. 0). We argue that I4. 0 supports …

The outbreak of COVID-19 has significantly affected the development of enterprises. In the
post-pandemic era, blockchain technology has become one of the important technologies to …

Globalization has added a layer of complexity to the challenge of mitigating opportunism in
buyer–supplier relationships. When engaging with suppliers in different countries, buyers …

This study focuses on how innovation in general and product innovation in particular are
influenced by firms' agglomeration in smaller local districts, the so-called microgeography of …

Product development networks facilitate access to information, knowledge, and technologies
that are otherwise difficult to obtain during innovation activities. Most current research on …

With the increasing digitization and networking of medical data and personal health
information, information security has become a critical factor in vendor selection. However …

Digital assets are growing in scale, scope, and importance, amplifying the necessity to
maintain their confidentiality. Yet, digital confidentiality has received vastly less research …

Manufacturers are often placing their intellectual property (IP) at risk by outsourcing to
suppliers in countries with weak IP rights. Thus, understanding how to safeguard their IP …

The large and persistent wage gap between the Bangkok Metropolitan Region and its
peripheries remains a major concern for policymakers and civil society. Theoretically, these …

Increased data availability is poised to shape both business practice and supply chain
management (SCM) research. This article addresses an issue that can arise when trying to …