Market driving multinationals and their global sourcing network
(2008) In International Marketing Review 25(5). p.504-519- Abstract
- Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to explore how a global supplier network can support and contribute to a market driving strategy. Theoretically, the paper contributes by integrating the market driving strategy and the network approach. IKEA is considered one of the leading market driving firms. The paper studies its activities in establishing supplier networks in Russia and Poland. Design/methodology/approach - This is an exploratory study of four suppliers of IKEA in Poland and Russia. Data are collected through 11 in-depth interviews with IKEA's corporate and middle level managers and with managers and technicians from its suppliers in Russia and Poland. Results are drawn through matrix coding techniques and pattern matching.... (More)
- Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to explore how a global supplier network can support and contribute to a market driving strategy. Theoretically, the paper contributes by integrating the market driving strategy and the network approach. IKEA is considered one of the leading market driving firms. The paper studies its activities in establishing supplier networks in Russia and Poland. Design/methodology/approach - This is an exploratory study of four suppliers of IKEA in Poland and Russia. Data are collected through 11 in-depth interviews with IKEA's corporate and middle level managers and with managers and technicians from its suppliers in Russia and Poland. Results are drawn through matrix coding techniques and pattern matching. Findings - Findings confirm IKEA's market driving strategy and how it has been able to restructure the market and successfully develop an efficient supplier network as a part of its market driving strategy. Originality/value - Market driving approach has been suggested as a more pro-active form of market orientation. It is characterised by an ability of the firm to shape the market conditions, to influence customers and offer completely new value propositions through its unique business process. (Less)
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- author
- Ghauri, Pervez N. ; Tarnovskaya, Veronika LU and Elg, Ulf LU
- organization
- publishing date
- 2008
- type
- Contribution to journal
- publication status
- published
- subject
- keywords
- Russia, Suppliers, Multinational companies, Sourcing, Marketing strategy, Poland
- in
- International Marketing Review
- volume
- 25
- issue
- 5
- pages
- 504 - 519
- publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- external identifiers
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- wos:000260754300003
- scopus:52649153086
- ISSN
- 0265-1335
- DOI
- 10.1108/02651330810904062
- language
- English
- LU publication?
- yes
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- 6d4407c8-eec2-4358-97ff-fe4fc69dbbae (old id 1283381)
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series = {{International Marketing Review}},
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doi = {{10.1108/02651330810904062}},
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