Global-Local Production Networks organization of Samsung Electronics Corporation: Theoretical Framework, Spatial Patterns, Dynamics, Strategies, and Case Study

Abstract

Objective: the study aim is to Shape and designs a framework for global production networks, analyze and explain spatial patterns of the production networks of Samsung Electronics globally and locally, propose and present diverse spatial strategies for supporting Samsung Electronics. Methods: The study relied on Global production network approach, Statistical techniques such as Revealed comparative advantage analysis, Growth Rate, and Pearson correlation and power coefficient. The study used ARCGIS TECHNIQUES like network analysis and overlay tools. Results: Spatial Power coefficient of GPN for Samsung Electronics Company shows that Asia and China regions are ranked first and second in terms of the power of Samsung's production networks. The results of the Pearson correlation coefficient analysis indicated that research and development, design centers, suppliers, sales centers, cobalt smelters variables are closely related to production sites in the global production networks of Samsung Electronics over the world Conclusion: Multi criteria analysis results concluded that the optimum location for decision makers in term of smart Samsung electronics complex is Beni Suef in the first priority and then Giza and Cairo in the second priority.