Configurational Analysis of Critical Factors for Globalization of Manufacturing Industrial Chains in Guangdong Province: fsQCA Approach

Siyu Han; Yannan Wang

doi:10.63313/EBM.9076

Authors

Siyu Han Foshan University, Foshan, China Author
Yannan Wang Foshan University, Foshan, China Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63313/EBM.9076

Keywords:

Manufacturing Industry Chain, Configuration Research, Qualitative Comparative Analysis

Abstract

Against the backdrop of economic globalization and the complex and volatile trade environment, the expansion of overseas markets by Guangdong's man- facturing industry is facing new challenges and opportunities. This study, from the perspective of the regional industrial innovation system, comprehensively uses methods such as literature research, case analysis, and fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) to deeply analyze the configurations of key fac-tors contributing to the success of Guangdong's manufacturing industry chains in overseas markets.The research finds that elements within the regional indus-trial innovation system—including innovation subject factors, innovation en-vironment factors, and innovation interaction factors—influence the overseas performance of manufacturing industry chains through different configurational forms. Some successful cases demonstrate a configurational model where core subjects' innovation resource input and capabilities are closely integrated with industrial chain network collaboration, enabling precise alignment with inter-national market demands under policy support.

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