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CRIC Cluster Conference 2005
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 | Title: Beyond Clusters - Collaborative Commerce and Clustering
Author(s): Martinus, Kirsten, Rowe, Michelle, Burn, Janice & Walker, Elizabeth
Abstract: Recent studies regarding industry and regional competition have demonstrated the benefits of inter-firm co-operation and networking by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as they form alliances and partnerships to compete in an increasingly Information Technology (IT) enabled global world.
Collaborative commerce (c-commerce) is one type of alliance, and some argue it is the next stage in electronic business (e-business). Given local and regional government interest in encouraging SMEs to participate in electronic commerce (e-commerce) this paper addresses the ability of SMEs to engage in c-commerce and the reasons they may consider same.
Clusters provide a concentration of related and supporting industries to engage collectively in markets. They create an environment where governments can foster natural relationships and utilise existing collaborations to encourage c-commerce adoption. This facilitates an exchange of ideas and knowledge, the transfer of technology and promotes product and market development. In this way clusters and c-commerce are related, though further research as to their relationship is required.
This paper overviews collaborative networks, including c-commerce, and investigates different types of clusters | top
| | Title: Preliminary analysis on the development of a cluster within the mining and engineering sector in the Orange, Cabonne, and Blayney region
Author(s): Frost, Mark, Crockett, Judith & Parton, Kevin
Abstract: Research funded by the Orange, Cabonne, and Blayney local government areas (OCB) and the NSW Department of State and Regional Development has suggested some potential for industry-based clusters to promote sustainable regional development. Industry sectors included in the research were environmental services, mining and engineering, transport and logistics, and viticulture. The scope of the research included identifying skill strengths and gaps, examining the recruitment and retention of labour, and classifying existing relationships between sector participants.
The research recommended that the OCB region had an opportunity to develop a successful cluster that could build upon the existing strengths of the region, initially aim to address existing limitations, and support developments that build upon existing strengths and opportunities. The project team is currently conducting a pilot study within the mining and engineering industry sector in the OCB region in response to the above recommendations. The aim is the examination of the potential of a cluster model relationship within the sector, and identifying existing strengths, limitations and existing relationships within the sector.
The pilot study has two-stages. The first stage involves a survey of 43 participants within the sector. This involves examining the regional sector, the inter-sector and intra-sector relationships, strengths and limitations of existing sector participants, current and future workforce issues (i.e. skill shortages, vacancies, training, retention, etc.), existing industry networks, and future network opportunities. Analysis of these results in consultation with available literature will lead to the recommendation of a preferred cluster model and the potential role of sector participants and stakeholders | top
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