Subject. The article investigates the essence and salient features within the study of the industrial complex and integrated industrial structure categories.
Objectives. The purpose is to research and develop definitions, study approaches to the industrial complex category, and underpin my unique interpretation.
Methods. The study applies methods of analysis and synthesis, the systematization, formalization, and comparative analysis approach. Theoretical and methodological provisions contained in the works on industry development by domestic and foreign scientists, and legal documents, serve as the basis of the study.
Results. I offer my interpretation of an industrial complex, as a challenging structure, represented by industrial enterprises and characterized by the stability of production cooperation chains, close interrelation of industry and regional specialization, providing for the digital transformation of industry, and subject to the environmental component. The paper identifies key properties of industrial complex, offers a classification by industry specifics, localization, diversification, and the level of State participation.
Conclusions. The findings may be used as an element of theoretical basis to support management decisions on industrial complex development.
Structural Changes and the Factors Related to the Survival of Industrial Regions: A Case Study of the Glove-Making Industry in Higashi-Kagawa, Kagawa Prefecture
