Technology, innovation and national manufacturing competitiveness

Ebin, Victor Okongo and Enwushe, Buque Kelvin (2019) Technology, innovation and national manufacturing competitiveness. European Journal of Business and Management (EJBM), 11 (4). (https://doi.org/10.7176/EJBM/11-4-01)

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Abstract

Technology and innovation are key factors in achieving manufacturing competitiveness, and have nullified the forces shaping competition. The paper explores the literature on technology, innovation and competitiveness, and discusses the relationship amongst the variables with a focus to understand the role of technology and innovation in fostering national manufacturing competitiveness. The study adopts an exploratory approach and involves the synthesis of extant literature.