Using system dynamics to evaluate policies for industrial clusters development. (September 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Danesh Shakib, Masoumeh
• Is Part Of: Computers & industrial engineering. Volume 147(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-09
• Subjects: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) -- Industrial cluster -- Industrial cluster development -- System dynamics (SD) -- Governmental strategies; Engineering -- Data processing -- Periodicals; Industrial engineering -- Periodicals; 620.00285
• DOI: 10.1016/j.cie.2020.106637
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0360-8352

Abstract

Highlights: Provides a model for the development of industrial clusters. Provides a list of influencing factors of industrial clusters development. Examines the effects of different policies by applying System Dynamics approach. If the intended policies apply, the cluster will become bigger and grow faster. Abstract: Clusters are a suitable method for creating competitive advantage, not only for enterprises of the same cluster, but also for the country on which the clusters are based. In this regard, development of industrial clusters has been considered in most of developed and developing countries. Accordingly, the present study was carried out to provide a model for development of industrial clusters and to investigate the effects of different policies by applying System Dynamics (SD) approach. The proposed conceptual model includes cluster size, interaction of the clusters with the suppliers, staff, internal and external market demand, production capacity, training and research institutions, investment, etc. Considered policies include strategies of the firms such as increasing the utilization of production capacity, reducing lead time as well as national and international policies, such as granting low-interest governmental loans, sanctions cancellation, etc. Results of the study showed that, if the intended policies are applied, the cluster will become larger and grow faster.