Roger Strange

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Total Citations

621

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About

Roger Strange is a leading scholar at the intersection of international business, global value chains (GVCs), and digital transformation. His seminal 2017 paper, "Industry 4.0, global value chains and international business," with over 600 citations, fundamentally reshaped how researchers understand the impact of new digital technologies—including the Internet of Things, big data, robotics, and additive manufacturing—on the location and organization of global production networks. This work established Strange as a pivotal voice in explaining how the "global factory" model evolves under technological disruption. He has also made significant contributions to the analysis of outsourcing and offshoring strategies, exploring why firms relocate manufacturing activities and the resulting implications for the global distribution of economic power. Strange’s research is notable for bridging theoretical frameworks with pressing real-world issues, offering critical insights for both academics and practitioners navigating the complexities of modern international business. His work continues to influence debates on the future of globalization and industrial organization.