Description
Book SynopsisThis compilation of 22 firm-specific case studies is an important contribution to the discussion of 'servicification' trends in manufacturing. 'Services have increased in importance and value in many manufacturing value chains, making companies that produce physical products look more like service enterprises. What services do global value chains use in their operations, how important are they and how do economic policies shape firms' configurations, operations, and location of global value chains? This book addresses these questions and more.The interviewed firms, based in 12 APEC economies, come from different sectors ranging from multinational automotive, construction equipment, and electrical appliance manufacturers to small and medium manufacturers of watches or chemical for water treatment. The book analyses what specific services are important in different stages of the value chain, and whether they are typically provided in-house or outsourced.
Table of ContentsManufacturing-Related Services; Aircraft Control Systems in the Philippines; Industrial Welding Services in Thailand; Mining and Construction Equipment; Computer Servers; Wastewater Treatment Services in GVCs; Automotive Components in the ASEAN Region; Oil and Gas Industry Equipment in Singapore; Manufacturing of Car in the Philippines; Thermal Power Generation Equipment; Precision Die and Machine Parts in Thailand; Manufacturing of Refrigerators; Manufacturing of Watch in Hong Kong; Automotive Components in Mexico; Telecommunications Equipment; Printed Circuit Boards in Canada; Wine Industry in Chile; Integrated Logistics Solutions Provider in Mexico; Remanufacturing Services in the Construction Machinery Value Chain; Manufacturing of Consumer Electronic Appliances in Indonesia; Fresh Cherry Industry in Chile;
