Transferring Technology to the Small Manufacturing Firm: A Study of Technology Transfer in Three Countries (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Thomas J. Allen

9780331664294: Transferring Technology to the Small Manufacturing Firm: A Study of Technology Transfer in Three Countries (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0331664291 ISBN 13: 9780331664294

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Understanding how small manufacturers adopt new tech across borders and what really drives their choices.

This nonfiction study analyzes how firms in Ireland, Spain, and Mexico locate and implement new technologies. It shows how managers identify promising ideas, how outside help shapes implementation, and what kinds of innovations (process vs. product) most often emerge in mature industries.

The book explains the sources of information that spark changes, the problems that must be solved, and how firms work with suppliers, consultants, and research institutes. It highlights how ownership and foreign influences relate to the spread of technology, and why many small firms rely on external sources to stay competitive. Through illustrative case histories, readers gain a practical view of the technology-transfer process in real-world manufacturing settings.

How managers discover and evaluate new ideas in everyday operations
Why problem solving often hinges on external help, from suppliers to consultants
The mix of product and process innovations across different industries
Practical patterns for improving access to technology in small firms and through research institutes

Ideal for readers who study industrial development, technology transfer, and the challenges facing small manufacturing firms seeking to adopt new tools and methods.

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