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Latecomer systems integration capability in complex capital goods: the case of Iran’s electricity generation systems

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  • Mehdi Kiamehr
  • Mike Hobday
  • Ali Kermanshah

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This article introduces the concept of latecomer systems integration capability (LSIC) as a construct for theory development in the area of emergence and competitiveness of producers of complex capital goods from developing economies. The study draws on three bodies of the literature to conceptualize LSIC and then presents an in-depth case study of the development of LSIC in a major Iranian firm engaged in producing electricity generation systems. Although an exploratory study, the findings suggest that, in this case, LSIC evolved in a fairly short period of time from simple low-cost project management skills to innovative capabilities, supported by some sophisticated engineering and design know-how, leading to successes in local and overseas markets. The conclusion touches on the implications of the study for theory, business strategy, and policy.

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  • Mehdi Kiamehr & Mike Hobday & Ali Kermanshah, 2014. "Latecomer systems integration capability in complex capital goods: the case of Iran’s electricity generation systems," Industrial and Corporate Change, Oxford University Press and the Associazione ICC, vol. 23(3), pages 689-716.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:indcch:v:23:y:2014:i:3:p:689-716.
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    1. Souzanchi Kashani, Ebrahim & Radosevic, Slavo & Kiamehr, Mehdi & Gholizadeh, Hossein, 2022. "The intellectual evolution of the technological catch-up literature: Bibliometric analysis," Research Policy, Elsevier, vol. 51(7).

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