Technological Change And Industrial Transformation

Author : Vicky Xiaoyan Long,Magnus Holmén
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2021-08-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780429752346

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Technological Change and Industrial Transformation by Vicky Xiaoyan Long,Magnus Holmén Pdf

Industrial transformation is a research and teaching field with a focus on the phenomenon and mechanisms of industrial development and renewal. It concerns changes in economic activities caused by innovation, competition and collaboration, and has a rich heritage of evolutionary economics, institutional economics, industrial dynamics, technology history and innovation studies. It borrows concepts and models from the social sciences (sociology, history, political sciences, business/management, economics, behavioural sciences) and also from technology and engineering studies. In this book, the authors present the key theories, frameworks and concepts of industrial transformation and use empirical cases to describe and explain the causes, processes and outcomes of transformation in the context of digitalization and sustainability. They stress that industrial transformation consists both of Darwinian "survival of the fittest" selection, and of intentional pursuits of innovation, and of industrial capabilities creation. The work argues that managing the global trends of transformation is not only about new technology and innovation: existing institutional settings and dynamic interactions between technological change, organizational adaptation and economic activities also have a profound impact on future trajectories. The areas under investigation are of great relevance for strategic management decisions and industrial and technology policies, and understanding the mechanisms underlying transformation and sustainable growth.

Author : Giovanni Dosi
Publisher : Springer
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1984-08-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781349175215

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Technical Change and Industrial Transformation by Giovanni Dosi Pdf

Author : Klaus Schwab
Publisher : Currency
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2017-01-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781524758875

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The Fourth Industrial Revolution by Klaus Schwab Pdf

World-renowned economist Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, explains that we have an opportunity to shape the fourth industrial revolu­tion, which will fundamentally alter how we live and work. Schwab argues that this revolution is different in scale, scope and complexity from any that have come before. Characterized by a range of new technologies that are fusing the physical, digital and biological worlds, the developments are affecting all disciplines, economies, industries and governments, and even challenging ideas about what it means to be human. Artificial intelligence is already all around us, from supercomputers, drones and virtual assistants to 3D printing, DNA sequencing, smart thermostats, wear­able sensors and microchips smaller than a grain of sand. But this is just the beginning: nanomaterials 200 times stronger than steel and a million times thinner than a strand of hair and the first transplant of a 3D printed liver are already in development. Imagine “smart factories” in which global systems of manu­facturing are coordinated virtually, or implantable mobile phones made of biosynthetic materials. The fourth industrial revolution, says Schwab, is more significant, and its ramifications more profound, than in any prior period of human history. He outlines the key technologies driving this revolution and discusses the major impacts expected on government, business, civil society and individu­als. Schwab also offers bold ideas on how to harness these changes and shape a better future—one in which technology empowers people rather than replaces them; progress serves society rather than disrupts it; and in which innovators respect moral and ethical boundaries rather than cross them. We all have the opportunity to contribute to developing new frame­works that advance progress.

Author : Clotilde Coron,Patrick Gibert
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2020-06-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781786304377

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Technological Change by Clotilde Coron,Patrick Gibert Pdf

Technological change is exciting as much as it is daunting. The arrival of new digital tools affects consumption patterns, types of employment and working conditions, and can pose challenges to organizations and individuals alike. Indeed, although technological change is a factor for economic growth, it can also be an amplifier, or even a catalyst, of inequality. It is also a social change and interacts in complex ways: technology is both the source and the consequence of social transformation. To understand technological change and to harness its effects, this book studies transformations at different levels (societal, organizational and individual). In its analysis of the subject, it also draws on a number of disciplines of the human and social sciences, such as anthropology, sociology and psychology.

Author : Cristiano Antonelli
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789401105057

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The Economics of Localized Technological Change and Industrial Dynamics by Cristiano Antonelli Pdf

The concept of localized technological change is emerging at the crossroads of different approaches to the economics of innovation and new technologies. The term `localized technological change' refers to the introduction of technological changes which make possible an increase in total factor productivity within only a limited range of techniques defined by the levels of factor intensity. This contrasts with `generalized technological change', which is defined as the global shift of all the techniques represented on the map of isoquants of the neoclassical tradition. The Economics of Localized Technological Change elaborates the notion of localized technology with respect to firms, factor substitution, sectors, regions and techniques. It also assesses the implications for industrial policy, technology and innovation policy. The book will be of interest to corporate policy makers, scholars of industrial organization and economics of innovation as well as business school students.

Author : George Westerman,Didier Bonnet,Andrew McAfee
Publisher : Harvard Business Review Press
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781625272485

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Leading Digital by George Westerman,Didier Bonnet,Andrew McAfee Pdf

Become a Digital Master—No Matter What Business You’re In If you think the phrase “going digital” is only relevant for industries like tech, media, and entertainment—think again. In fact, mobile, analytics, social media, sensors, and cloud computing have already fundamentally changed the entire business landscape as we know it—including your industry. The problem is that most accounts of digital in business focus on Silicon Valley stars and tech start-ups. But what about the other 90-plus percent of the economy? In Leading Digital, authors George Westerman, Didier Bonnet, and Andrew McAfee highlight how large companies in traditional industries—from finance to manufacturing to pharmaceuticals—are using digital to gain strategic advantage. They illuminate the principles and practices that lead to successful digital transformation. Based on a study of more than four hundred global firms, including Asian Paints, Burberry, Caesars Entertainment, Codelco, Lloyds Banking Group, Nike, and Pernod Ricard, the book shows what it takes to become a Digital Master. It explains successful transformation in a clear, two-part framework: where to invest in digital capabilities, and how to lead the transformation. Within these parts, you’ll learn: • How to engage better with your customers • How to digitally enhance operations • How to create a digital vision • How to govern your digital activities The book also includes an extensive step-by-step transformation playbook for leaders to follow. Leading Digital is the must-have guide to help your organization survive and thrive in the new, digitally powered, global economy.

Author : Om Prakash Jena,Sudhansu Shekhar Patra,Mrutyunjaya Panda,Zdzislaw Polkowski,Shanmugam Balamurugan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Automation
ISBN : 1032133996

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Industrial Transformation by Om Prakash Jena,Sudhansu Shekhar Patra,Mrutyunjaya Panda,Zdzislaw Polkowski,Shanmugam Balamurugan Pdf

"This book focuses on industrial development, design, implementation, and transformation using technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, the Internet of Things, Big Data Analysis, and Blockchain. It aims to incorporate complex processes, functions, and various components as one central component of digital systems. Industrial Transformation: Implementation and Essential Components and Processes of Digital Systems discusses the industry transformation aligned with the computerization of manufacturing and the concept of required skills needed to build a new workforce. The book covers the role that AI plays in the management of resource flow and decision-making in the transformation of operations and supply chain management. It presents sustainability efficiency with IoT, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, and Blockchain technologies as it focuses on industrial development, design, and implementation. The book showcases the incorporation of complex processes and functions as one central component of digital systems and explores current trends that are working to accelerate the industrial transformation. Case studies are also included that depict the technologies that are influencing the transition of the fourth industrial revolution such as industrial infrastructure, biodiversity, and production enhancement. This book is aimed at researchers, scholars, and students that require real-time applications and knowledge where the transformation and implementation of digital systems in the manufacturing sector are needed"--

Author : Proceedings of the Sixth Convocation of The Council of Academies of Engineering and Technological Sciences
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1988-02-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780309038423

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Globalization of Technology by Proceedings of the Sixth Convocation of The Council of Academies of Engineering and Technological Sciences Pdf

The technological revolution has reached around the world, with important consequences for business, government, and the labor market. Computer-aided design, telecommunications, and other developments are allowing small players to compete with traditional giants in manufacturing and other fields. In this volume, 16 engineering and industrial experts representing eight countries discuss the growth of technological advances and their impact on specific industries and regions of the world. From various perspectives, these distinguished commentators describe the practical aspects of technology's reach into business and trade.

Author : Ash Amin,John Goddard
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018-03-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351370929

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Technological Change, Industrial Restructuring and Regional Development by Ash Amin,John Goddard Pdf

Originally published in 1986, this book was published at a time when the manufacturing structure of advanced economies was transformed. The growing internationalization of production, the rising power of giant corporations and the increasing rate of technological innovation remain key issues today. The impact of these changes is felt unevenly between regions, shown by huge job losses in some places and high-tech based growth in others. Drawing together contributions from economists, geographers, sociologists and management specialists, the problems facing the declining regions are discussed and analyzed. The book will be of interest to researchers, planners and policymakers concerned with the regional aspects of technological change and industrial restructuring.

Author : Otto Jacobi,Bob Jessop,Hans Kastendiek,Marino Regini
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351709354

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Technological Change, Rationalisation and Industrial Relations by Otto Jacobi,Bob Jessop,Hans Kastendiek,Marino Regini Pdf

Cover page -- Halftitle page -- Title page -- Copyright page -- Title page -- Copyright page -- CONTENTS -- PREFACE -- ABBREVIATIONS -- INTRODUCTION BETWEEN EROSION AND TRANSFORMATION: INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS SYSTEMS UNDER THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE -- Part One TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE AND LABOUR RELATIONS -- Chapter One TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION, ORGANISATION OF WORK, AND UNIONS -- Chapter Two CHANGING SKILL REQUIREMENTS AND TRADE UNION BARGAINING -- Chapter Three TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE, LABOUR MARKET, AND TRADE UNION POLICY -- Part Two THE POLITICS OF RATIONALISATION: THE CAR INDUSTRY -- Chapter Four RATIONALISATION AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS: A CASE STUDY OF VOLKSWAGEN -- Chapter Five THE POLITICS OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE AT BRITISH LEYLAND -- Chapter Six CHANGES OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AT FIAT -- Part Three CRISIS AND RATIONALISATION: IMPACT ON UNIONS -- Chapter Seven BUREAUCRACY, OLIGARCHY, AND INCORPORATION IN SHOP STEWARD ORGANISATIONS IN THE 1980s -- Chapter Eight SHOP STEWARDS AND MANAGEMENT: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AS CO-OPERATION -- Chapter Nine SOME CURRENT STRATEGY PROBLEMS OF THE ITALIAN TRADE UNIONS* -- Chapter Ten CENTRALISATION OR DECENTRALISATION? AN ANALYSIS OF ORGANISATIONAL CHANGES IN THE ITALIAN TRADE UNION MOVEMENT AT A TIME OF CRISIS -- Chapter Eleven SOCIAL CHANGE AND TRADE UNION MOVEMENT IN THE 1970s -- Chapter Twelve LABOUR CONFLICTS AND CLASS STRUGGLES -- Chapter Thirteen WORKERS' REACTIONS TO CRISIS -- NOTES ON EDITORS AND CONTRIBUTORS -- TRANSLATORS -- INDEX

Author : Om Prakash Jena,Sudhansu Shekhar Patra,Mrutyunjaya Panda,Zdzislaw Polkowski,S. Balamurugan
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2022-05-09
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781000567052

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Industrial Transformation by Om Prakash Jena,Sudhansu Shekhar Patra,Mrutyunjaya Panda,Zdzislaw Polkowski,S. Balamurugan Pdf

This book focuses on industrial development, design, implementation, and transformation using technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, the Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data Analysis, and Blockchain. It incorporates complex processes, functions, and various other elements as one central component of digital systems. Industrial Transformation: Implementation and Essential Components and Processes of Digital Systems discusses the industry transformation aligned with the computerization of manufacturing and the required skills needed to build a new workforce. This book covers the role that AI plays in the management of resource flow and decision-making in the transformation of operations, as well as supply chain management. It presents sustainability and efficiency with IoT, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, and Blockchain technologies as it focuses on industrial development, design, and implementation. This book showcases the incorporation of complex processes and functions as one central component of digital systems and explores current trends that are working to accelerate industrial transformation. Case studies are also included, depicting the technologies that are influencing the transition into the fourth Industrial Revolution, such as industrial infrastructure, biodiversity, and enhanced productivity. This book is aimed at researchers, scholars, and students that require real-time knowledge and applications where the transformation and implementation of digital systems in the manufacturing sector are needed.

Author : Girifalco
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 541 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781468465099

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Dynamics of Technological Change by Girifalco Pdf

Technology is not an end in itself, but a way of satisfying human wants. It shows us how to solve the age-old economic problem of surviving and pros pering in a hard world. But to optimize the benefits of technological advance requires an understanding of how it happens. The purpose of this book is to provide some of that understanding. The subject is so enormous and so intertwined with every human activity that a small selection of it, and that from a special viewpoint, is inevitable. The selection of subject matter has been, of course, conditioned by what interests me and is somewhat heterogeneous. However, it is connected by two major themes. The first is that it emphasizes the dynamic nature of technology, in the sense that it must be approached as a process evolving in time that can often be described in quantitative terms. The second is that I have chosen topics that I believe are essential for a strategic sense of how to plan for, execute, and respond to technological change. These two themes complement each other because the strategic sense requires an appreciation of the dynamics and the dynamics naturally lead to a consideration of how to deal with technology so that it can be used to achieve human objectives. The unifying thought behind the book is that technological change has a systemic as well as an idiosyncratic aspect.

Author : Kevin LaGrandeur,James J. Hughes
Publisher : Springer
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783319511658

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Surviving the Machine Age by Kevin LaGrandeur,James J. Hughes Pdf

This book examines the current state of the technologically-caused unemployed, and attempts to answer the question of how to proceed into an era beyond technological unemployment. Beginning with an overview of the most salient issues, the experts collected in this work present their own novel visions of the future and offer suggestions for adapting to a more symbiotic economic relationship with AI. These suggestions include different modes of dealing with education, aging workers, government policies, and the machines themselves. Ultimately, they lay out a whole new approach to economics, one in which we learn to merge with and adapt to our increasingly intelligent creations.

Author : Alp Ustundag,Emre Cevikcan
Publisher : Springer
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319578705

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Industry 4.0: Managing The Digital Transformation by Alp Ustundag,Emre Cevikcan Pdf

This book provides a comprehensive guide to Industry 4.0 applications, not only introducing implementation aspects but also proposing a conceptual framework with respect to the design principles. In addition, it discusses the effects of Industry 4.0, which are reflected in new business models and workforce transformation. The book then examines the key technological advances that form the pillars of Industry 4.0 and explores their potential technical and economic benefits using examples of real-world applications. The changing dynamics of global production, such as more complex and automated processes, high-level competitiveness and emerging technologies, have paved the way for a new generation of goods, products and services. Moreover, manufacturers are increasingly realizing the value of the data that their processes and products generate. Such trends are transforming manufacturing industry to the next generation, namely Industry 4.0, which is based on the integration of information and communication technologies and industrial technology.The book provides a conceptual framework and roadmap for decision-makers for this transformation

Author : Xander Olsthoorn,Anna J. Wieczorek
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2006-02-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781402044182

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Understanding Industrial Transformation by Xander Olsthoorn,Anna J. Wieczorek Pdf

When facing momentous societal change, such as the transformation to a sustainable world, the sciences must impress their importance upon the public and convince scientific and policy institutions in order to obtain the means to carry out their mission. This book represents the first attempt to integrate disciplinary views on the topic of transformation towards sustainability.