Using learning networks to help improve manufacturing competitiveness
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A pilot project on how best to promote a technical and managerial learning process in raising industry competitiveness was undertaken in Romania to facilitate restructuring within its manufacturing industry. As an economy in transition, Romanian businesses, particularly its small/medium enterprises, were encountering difficulties in undertaking successful technology transfers. The project thus focused on the need to develop 'learning networks' to hasten the absorption of 'new' manufacturing practices and consequently inspire and enable relevant industrial learning.
Publication Name: Technovation
Subject: High technology industry
ISSN: 0166-4972
Year: 1999
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Defense conversion, technology policy and R & D networks in the innovation system of Israel
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Israel needs a socially effective and balanced technology policy that will allow better coordination of defense and civilian research and development. Although there is a strong emphasis on R & D since 1967, the Israeli defense industry has yet to see technology transfer to civilian industries in general. Only a few high tech companies such as the state-owned Israel Aircraft Industries benefited from several government programs including the Magnet, which failed to address technology transfer for defense conversion.
Publication Name: Technovation
Subject: High technology industry
ISSN: 0166-4972
Year: 1999
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