Private sector development implications of the export performance determinants of U.S. small–medium forest enterprises to Mexico, Europe, and Asia

Parhizkar, Omid; Miller, Chad R.; Smith, Robert L.

doi:10.1016/j.forpol.2010.02.010

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“…The findings show that competitive advantages improve the growth of small-scale forestry-based enterprises, according to Li and Toppinen (2011) and Parhizkar et al (2010) and the growth increases companies' financial performance, similar to Landeki c et al (2015). Culture improves both growth and financial performance (Di Gregorio, 2017;Tamar et al, 2019), but does not seem to have a significant effect on the constitution of competitive advantages in these companies, which contradicts previous studies suggesting that culture is a conditioner of companies' competitive success (Büschgens et al, 2013).…”

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confidence: 79%

Culture and competitiveness in small-scale Latin-American forestry-based enterprising communities

Jardón

Martinez–Cobas

2020

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Purpose Small-scale forestry-based enterprising communities are particularly associated with their territory and, therefore, are very conditioned by the local culture. This paper aims to explore the relationship between culture and competitiveness in small-scale Latin-American forestry-based enterprising communities. Design/methodology/approach This study used 212 surveys in companies linked to the production, industrialisation and commercialisation sector of the forestry industry in the province of Misiones (Argentina), using partial least squares to analyse the relationships thereof. Findings Culture and competitive advantages improve the growth of small-scale timber businesses and growth, in turn, increases financial performance. However, culture does not have an impact on competitive advantage and no interaction effect of culture on competitive advantage was detected. The results can indicate that there might be a need to incorporate other concepts and operationalisation that are better suited to the geographical and industrial contexts in developing countries. Research limitations/implications The literature and measures used to operationalise variables in the survey did not necessarily succeed in capturing the culture in the studied small- and medium-sized enterprises. In addition, the design of the sample and subjective measures may partially condition the results. Practical implications For business managers and consultants, this study indicates that they must take into account the local culture to improve performance. Entrepreneurs must reorient the company strategy towards the long term, integrating local culture into their strategy to generate competitive advantages. Social implications Political authorities and social agents should also take into consideration the cultural aspects of the territory when implementing regulations and specific actions to improve the industry and strengthen the sense of community. The results highlight the vitality of animators and development agencies and of any factor that fosters social cohesion. Originality/value The paper shows a new approach to the relationship between culture and competitiveness in small-scale forestry-based enterprising communities, combining performance in a formal sector with the bazaar model.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 79%

Culture and competitiveness in small-scale Latin-American forestry-based enterprising communities

Jardón

Martinez–Cobas

2020

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“…A clear understanding of the various export parameters is necessary to assure the success of export-oriented businesses in the forest products industry (Parhizkar, Miller, & Smith 2010). Companies interested in developing and exporting prefabricated wood housing to developing countries would also need to have a clear understanding of local markets and the factors responsible for acceptance.…”

Section: Low Income Housing As a Business Opportunitymentioning

confidence: 99%

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2019

BPB

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A considerable portion of the developing world is living in substandard houses. Developed countries like the United States have substantially improved the residential construction sector by engineering new materials and developing efficient systems. Composite materials, factory-built prefabricated houses, advanced production methods, better designs, and access to abundant resources make the U.S. a world leader in the wood construction industry. This research is focused on characterizing the housing market for bottom-of-the pyramid buyers in developing parts of Latin America to give them an affordable yet sustainable alternative to traditional systems. This study attempts to link the capacity of the system-built wood construction sector in the U.S. to urban lowincome housing markets in Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia. Case studies and surveys were used to assess key aspects of housing deficits. Our findings indicate that developing products for social housing programs can provide access to potential untapped markets. There is an opportunity to develop economic, sustainable, hybrid housing solutions for low-income households. Existing policies and trade relations would support this development. Current awareness of and perceptions about wood construction are very limited in the region, however. The lack of existing wood construction in these markets indicates a possibility of resistance to acceptance, but also assures no local competition. This research contributes to the opening of new markets for exports of prefabricated wooden buildings in other housing sectors. The same approach can be extended to improve U.

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“…By studying the exporting behavior of North American firms to Japan, Eastin et al (2004) concluded that firm size, shortened distribution channels, product mix, company presence in Japan, and intimate customer relationship are closely related to export success. Similarly, Parhizkar et al (2010) targeted the exporting behavior of US firms and concluded the importance of distribution channels and partner relationships to export success. Laaksonen-Craig and Uusivuori (2006) explored firm-level exports, foreign sales and R&D investments, and concluded that R&D investments had impact on firms' exports rather than foreign sales during the 1980s, but such impact diminished in the 1990s.…”

Section: Micro-level Internationalization Research In the Forest Indumentioning

confidence: 99%

Internationalization of the forest industry: a corporate-level analysis

Zhang¹

2014

Diss. For.

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With far-reaching impacts of economic globalization, the internationalization process of the forest industry has been accelerated. Particularly since the 1990s, internationalization has progressed intensively through industry consolidation and production relocation. Within the wood and wood products sector, for example, world inward foreign direct investment (FDI) stocks increased from 20 billion US dollars in 1990 to more than 120 billion US dollars in 2011. Forest industry firms have geographically shifted their operations from traditional production bases in developed countries to emerging Asian and Latin American countries. The share of FDI flows into developing and transition economies has grown from 18.8% in 1990-1992 to 73% in 2009-2011. The internationalization process of the forest industry has induced multifaceted concerns from economic, strategic, and environmental perspectives at both country and corporate level. However, the actual consequences of such expansion are still largely unknown. It is therefore important to study the current status of the forest industry's internationalization process and to explore drivers and goals of this process.

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Private sector development implications of the export performance determinants of U.S. small–medium forest enterprises to Mexico, Europe, and Asia

Cited by 11 publications

References 56 publications

Culture and competitiveness in small-scale Latin-American forestry-based enterprising communities

Culture and competitiveness in small-scale Latin-American forestry-based enterprising communities

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Internationalization of the forest industry: a corporate-level analysis

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