Science Research Management ›› 2008, Vol. 29 ›› Issue (4): 95-102 .

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How Chinese manufacturing enterprises improving their international competitiveness by indigenous innovation: A case study from CIMC  

  Zheng Gang1 , He Yubing1 , Chen Jin2, Tao Tingting3 , Jiang Jian3   

  1. 1.School of Management, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China;
    2.School of Administration Management,Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China;
    3.CIMC, Shenzhen 518067, China
  • Received:2007-05-10 Revised:1900-01-01 Online:2008-11-20 Published:2008-11-20

Abstract: The CIMC, the largest container provider in the world, is chosen as a typical example of “Made in China”, and the reason why CIMC can win the strong competitiveness in recent years is explored. The conclusion is drawn from this case study, that is, in order to win sustainable competitionadvantages in the new economy, Chinese firms must try to transform from the paradigm of traditionalinnovation managementto the open and total innovation.

Key words: open innovation, overall cost leading, made in China, indigenous innovation, international competitiveness

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