Browsing Mechanical Engineering (Conference Papers) by Subject "Knowledge management"
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A collaborative knowledge management tool for product innovation
(2000)In order to create and deliver innovative new products and services at an ever increasing rate, manufacturing enterprises must adopt a deliberate and systematic approach to managing the drivers of innovation. Managing the ... -
Development of a structured on-the-job training model
(2007)This paper examines the potential of using knowledge management in developing a structured on-the-job training programme. Using a qualitative multiple case study approach, multiple sources of evidence were collected from ... -
Enterprise knowledge management
(2000)The knowledge-based theory of a firm suggests that knowledge is the only remaining sustainable resource that can provide competitive advantage in dynamic environments. Knowledge is a key resource that must be actively ... -
Implementation of an AmI system in a Manufacturing SME
(2008)SME's are facing greater challenges due to increased labour cost and reduced cycle times. To adapt to these challenges they need systems in place that will enable them to be flexible, effective and efficient. This is the ... -
Innovation management for product and process development
(2000)Industry we are told manages change poorly. Surveys indicate that over 50% of change programmes fail to meet objectives. The reasons cited are all too familiar: poor goal definition, poor alignment of actions to goals and ... -
Product manager: A decision support tool for design engineers
(1999)The new product development process is the lifeblood of all manufacturing enterprises. Many tools and techniques have been developed in an attempt to make this process more efficient and effective. However, in spite of ... -
Towards effective knowledge management: An analysis of European manufacturing SMEs
(2006)Knowledge is a key resource that must be managed within European organisations in general and because of their importance to the economy Manufacturing SMEs in particular. The key challenges that face such organisations ...