Globalization of R&D - drivers and success factors

Globalization of R&D

2007

Globalization of value chains has increased significantly in recent years. The focus of globalization has expanded from manufacturing and assembly to the entire value chain.

When it comes to R&D, the process of globalization is still largely unclear. Various patterns can be found in practice Roland Berger and the esb Research Institute have conducted an empirical study to explore the drivers of R&D globalization and the organizational models applied across six industries.