Multi-layer analysis of relationships within production networks: A case study of the Huangyan mould cluster in China

A production network involves inter-firm cooperation within the manufacturing sector and gradually becomes the mainstream production mode nowadays. This paper explores a framework that combines the dimensions of network layers and relationship styles to better understand relationships in production networks. The Huangyan mould cluster is selected as a case and relationships between mould producers and other cluster players have been studied to test the proposed framework.