Technology origins of foreign-owned firms in Ohio

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An analysis of the origins of present and initial technologies used by foreign-owned companies engaged in business in the state of Ohio is presented. The study, which used logistic regression analyses and the Chi-squared Automatic Interaction Detector (CHAID), reveals that present and initial technologies of foreign firms in the area are fully consistent with each other. The investigation further points out that the relative importance of exporting is associated with US technologies, while the relative importance of importing is aligned with foreign technologies.

Foreign Operations Analysis, Usage, Business, Ohio, Technology, Business expansion, Foreign operations (Business)

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The emerging role of lean infrastructures in technology transfer: the case of the Innovation Plaza project

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Lean flexible infrastructures characterized by a low percentage of physical and human resource assets play a major role in hastening technology transfer in the business environment. Identifying which among technology transfer patterns include source, interface and recipient points as criteria is paramount in making the transfer process effective. The experts' network established in the Innovation Plaza project exemplifies one type of lean infrastructure companies can adopt in transfering technology.

Operations Research, Research, Infrastructure (Economics), Case studies, Evaluation, Research institutes, Social networks, Chambers of commerce

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Promotion of academia-industry cooperation in Japan - establishing the "law of promoting technology transfer from university to industry" in Japan

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The Japanese government recognized the role of the academy in preparing the people to ensure the stability of Japan as a highly-industrialized country. The government implemented the program named "A Program for Economic Structural Reform" which mandates academia-industry cooperation. The program created a favorable environment for new industries to the Japanese as well as foreign firms. New technologies are taught at universities which are then applied to industries.

Legislative Bodies, Science & Technology, Japan, Universities and colleges, Social policy, Curricula, College curriculum, Education

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