Joining forces in manufacturing value chains for collaborative R&D and innovation  : an SME perspective

Ates, Aylin (2016) Joining forces in manufacturing value chains for collaborative R&D and innovation  : an SME perspective. In: 5th World Conference on Production and Operations Management P&OM, 2016-09-06 - 2016-09-10, Havana International Conference Centre. (In Press)

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    Abstract

    This paper presents a multiple case study research, which aims to develop a better understanding into how policy makers can facilitate acceleration of R&D and innovation in manufacturing SMEs. The results demonstrate that low perception of value of R&D projects, risk of failure and a lack of networking are identified as the key barriers. The research results suggest that a low perception of value of R&D and innovation is largely a symptom of those barriers. In order to overcome these barriers, manufacturing SMEs need support to access to the customer needs, de-risk R&D and innovation projects and be informed about available funding through simplified communication mechanisms.

    Author(s):Ates, Aylin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4072-5519
    Item type:Conference or Workshop Item(Paper)
    ID code:56965
    Keywords:high performance manufacturing , supply chain management, SMEs, innovation, Manufactures, Strategy and Management
    Subjects:Technology > Manufactures
    Department:Strathclyde Business School > Strategy and Organisation
    Depositing user: Pure Administrator
    Date deposited:14 Jul 2016 09:17
    Last modified:09 Sep 2019 03:59
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    URI:https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/56965
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