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Born Exporting in the Mould cluster of Marinha Grande

Year: 2002

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Empirical evidence on the start-up of two plastic moulds exporters located in Marinha Grande, Portugal, illustrates the process through which location within a cluster contribute to explain how start-ups manage to be “born” exporters. Relations within a cluster tend to be frequent and long lasting, encouraging information flows and trust. These play an important role in detecting opportunities and in accessing resources. Furthermore, outward oriented clusters attract foreign buyers and facilitate unplanned contacts.

Source: Portuguese National Funding Agency for Science, Research and Technology (RCAAP Project by FCT)

Author: Sopas, Leonor

Institution: Universidade Católica Portuguesa

Language: English

Topic: International Business and FDI

Subfield: Strategy and Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W97937371

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Cites: 18

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