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    • A design for environment (DFE) product analysis 

      Cormican, Kathryn; Dobbs, Jacqueline (2007)
      Environmental legislation is holding electrical and electronic manufacturers accountable for the disposal of their products at end of life. In order to reduce disposal costs, manufacturers are seeking to optimise product ...
    • Design for experience: An analysis of the Irish Creative Industry 

      Cormican, Kathryn (2012)
      In this paper we report on the results of an exploratory study that investigated the experiences of key informants from SMEs in the Irish creative sector that are involved in design. A purposive sample of 56 small firms ...
    • A detailed investigation of the impact of an innovative dynamic façade system on indoor environmental quality in offices 

      Hajdukiewicz, Magdalena; Loomans, Marcel G.L.C. (University of Galway, 2023-10-04)
      In recent years, naturally ventilated glass façades have become a common feature in the design and retrofit of large-scale non-residential buildings, integrating architectural aesthetics and energy efficiency. These ...
    • Determinants of Foreign Direct Investment: An analysis of Japanese Investment in Ireland using the Kano model 

      Cormican, Kathryn (IEEE, 2013-06)
      This paper presents findings from an analysis of the location-specific foreign direct investment (FDI) factors that attract Japanese multinational companies (MNCs) to Ireland. Data was collected from 11 Japanese MNCs and ...
    • Developing a self assessment audit to support product innovation management 

      Cormican, Kathryn; O'Sullivan, David (2000)
      Product innovation is critical to the success of most design and manufacturing enterprises. It is widely recognised that effective co ordination, organisation and management affects product innovation success rates. Self ...
    • Development of a structured on-the-job training model 

      Cormican, Kathryn; Masterson, Fiona (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 ...
    • The development of a supplier performance evaluation tool 

      Cormican, Kathryn; Cunningham, Michael (2005)
      As product life cycles continue to shrink and global competition increases, manufacturers are outsourcing what they consider to be non-strategic activities in order to focus on their core competencies. Consequently these ...
    • Electrically-Heated Ceramic Composite Tooling for Out-of-Autoclave Manufacturing of Large Composite Structures 

      Ó Brádaigh, Conchúr M.; Doyle, Adrian; Doyle, Derrick; Feerick, P.J. (2011)
      This paper describes the development of electrically-heated ceramic composite tooling, aimed primarily at the manufacture of large composites structures, for aerospace or for wind energy. The tooling is designed to operate ...
    • Empowering learners with self-selecting learning tools 

      Dempsey, Mary; Brennan, Attracta (International Academy of Technology, Education and Development (IATED), 2018-03-05)
      Students need to be encouraged while in the liminal space i.e. the learning journey in the process of mastering a threshold concept (Land et al, 2014) (Meyer & Land, 2003). However, this learning journey can either be a ...
    • End-of-waste criteria: Helper or hindrance for the circular economy in Ireland? 

      Johnson, Cherrelle; Mitchell, Sinéad (School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University College Dublin, 2022)
      It is imperative that societies identify and implement mitigation measures to reduce the impact of the climate crisis on the environment, the economy, and human health. A circular economy provides an opportunity to shift ...
    • Enterprise knowledge management 

      Cormican, Kathryn; O'Sullivan, David (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 ...
    • Enterprise modeling for the customer focused company 

      Cormican, Kathryn; Shang, Yue (2002)
      The business environment is changing at an accelerated pace. Consequently, continuous systemic changes within companies are imperative. We are witnessing a shift in the way organizations are designed, structured and ...
    • Environmental business management 

      Dempsey, Mary; Gallagher, Norbert; O'Kelly, M.E.J. (Irish Manufacturing Committee, 1995-09-06)
      In today's competitive environment, pressure is placed on companies to develop environmentally friendly processes and products. Customers are becoming increasingly interested in environmentally friendly products and ...
    • Environmental challenges and opportunities for European manufacturing SMEs 

      Mitchell, Sinéad; O'Dowd, Paul; Dimache, Aurora (International Manufacturing Conference 27, 2010-09-01)
      Many owner/managers of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) do not believe that their business operations have a negative impact on the environment. However, cumulatively their effect is considerable; the SME sector is ...
    • An exploration of open innovation in university technology transfer 

      Coleman, Maébh; Cormican, Kathryn (2010)
      In addition to their well established teaching and research missions, universities are increasingly seen as essential contributors to economic development . The vanguard of this movement is the push toward technology ...
    • An exploratory framework for the successful commercialisation of combination products 

      Cormican, Kathryn; Masterson, Fiona (2012-06)
      Combination products are at the forefront of innovation in the biomedical technology sector technology sector. The successful commercialisation of these products, which combine two or more different single-entity products: ...
    • A framework to support knowledge transfer in the service sector 

      Cormican, Kathryn; Gill, Simrn; Folan, Paul (2010)
      This paper introduces a framework for supporting and analysing knowledge transfer in the service sector, which centres on the individual in the process. It argues that the individual is at the centre of the transfer process ...
    • A groupware system for product innovation management 

      Cormican, Kathryn; O'Sullivan, David (2004)
      We are experiencing a radical shift in the way organisations are designed, structured and organised. New organisational forms such as strategic partnerships and networks are replacing simple market based transactions and ...
    • A happy threesome: Innovation, Creativity and Business Support 

      Cormican, Kathryn (2009)
      Businesses, whether for-profit and nonprofit, are facing change like never before. Numerous driving forces to this change include a rapidly expanding marketplace (globalization), and increasing competition, diversity among ...
    • ICT as an Opportunity for Regional Development: the Extremadura Case 

      Cormican, Kathryn (2007)
      The present paper describes the case of Extremadura Region as well as the lessons that can be learned from the processes of re-focussing its regional growth strategy. A brief introduction will show the way many regions or ...