@inproceedings{13b68c6ab64947be8be15cfd6b882ce6,
title = "Patterns of innovation of a successful latecomer firm: A longitudinal analysis of the case of Huawei",
abstract = "In this article, we analyse the innovation patterns of Huawei, using a longitudinal in-depth single case study based on historical events. By analysing regularities in decision-making concerning product/market and technology decisions from 1987 to 2011, we have identified several patterns and principles. First of all, Huawei tended to implement independent development more extensively than its Chinese rivals. The other patterns or principles are related to this more general pattern. Huawei's basic innovation principle is to 'follow' in both product/market and technology, rather than lead. It is related to 'platform development' and 'scale and market share rather than profit margin'. 'Rich product portfolio', 'business offer differentiation' and 'encircle the cities' are product/market principles that have further guided innovation decisions.",
keywords = "Catching-up, China, Huawei, Innovation",
author = "J. Zhang and P. Vialle",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2014 IEEE.; 2014 IEEE International Conference on Management of Innovation and Technology, ICMIT 2014 ; Conference date: 23-09-2014 Through 25-09-2014",
year = "2014",
month = oct,
day = "31",
doi = "10.1109/ICMIT.2014.6942396",
language = "English",
series = "ICMIT 2014 - 2014 IEEE International Conference on Management of Innovation and Technology",
publisher = "Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.",
pages = "29--34",
booktitle = "ICMIT 2014 - 2014 IEEE International Conference on Management of Innovation and Technology",
address = "United States",
}