Knowledge transfer in product development processes: A case study in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) of the metal-mechanic sector from São Paulo, Brazil

Technovation ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 28 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 29-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulo Carlos Kaminski ◽  
Antonio Carlos de Oliveira ◽  
Tiago Marques Lopes
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Product Development ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Development Processes ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Product Development Processes

Entrepreneurial Orientation and Dynamic Capabilities

2019 ◽  
pp. 69-101
Author(s):  
Ana Sofia Coelho ◽  
Ana Lisboa ◽  
José Carlos M. R. Pinho
Keyword(s):  
Product Development ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Dynamic Capabilities ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Critical Resources

Currently, small and medium enterprises that are family businesses (SMEFs) assume an important role in the global economy. Further, innovation and flexibility became vital to firms' survival and prosperity in the market during these volatile times. Firms should not only possess critical resources, but also be able to recombine them. Characterized by resource restrictions, SMEFs can rely on dynamic capabilities to access resources and be competitive in the market. In this regard, networking capabilities (NC) and resource combinations (RC) such as exploitative and explorative product development and on market-related capabilities emerge as key dynamic capabilities. This chapter examines the role of Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO) on NC and RC. Using a qualitative method of in-depth case study, the chapter analyzes 12 Portuguese SMEFs.

Systemic Model for Diagnosis of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises from Two Cities from the Countryside of the State of São Paulo in Brazil

2009 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 221-236 ◽  
Author(s):  
Omar S. Donaires ◽  
Marília G. Pinheiro ◽  
Luciana O. Cezarino ◽  
Luiz H. Ostanel ◽  
Dante P. Martinelli
Keyword(s):  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
The State ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Systemic Model ◽  
Two Cities ◽  
Medium Enterprises

How does the employee cross-training lean tool affect the knowledge transfer in product development processes?

2016 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 371-385 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefan Stanica ◽  
Jorge Peydro
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Product Development ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Transfer Processes ◽  
Cross Training ◽  
Development Processes ◽  
The Cross ◽  
Product Development Processes

Purpose This paper aims to study the challenge of transferring knowledge among product development processes of an research and development department and other departments of the organization. To have a more concise focus on this broad field and having a lean perspective, this paper aims to analyse and identify how the cross-training employee lean tool affects the knowledge transfer processes in the previously mentioned departments. Design/methodology/approach This paper bases its research on a valid theoretical framework which is built to develop an explorative perspective that allows the authors to create and interpret the data collected from the companies through interviews. The paper uses a qualitative perspective by using the expertise of the companies not only to validate and draw conclusions from the studied theoretical framework but also to look beyond it. Findings The companies agree that the implementation of the cross-training employee lean tool will have a positive effect on the knowledge transfer processes in the organizations. Other important advantages that are detected are that this lean tool broadens the knowledge and the competences of employees, and that it helps the company to manage the tacit knowledge. However, some unexpected drawbacks such as the lack of metrics for measuring the knowledge transfer and the strictness of this lean tool were also found. Originality/value No previous research exists that analyses the effect of cross-training lean tool in knowledge transfer processes. This paper identifies such a gap in the literature and is used as the starting point to motivate the use of this tool to improve knowledge transfer processes due to the positive effects of it.

Entrepreneurial Orientation and Dynamic Capabilities

2022 ◽  
pp. 738-771
Author(s):  
Ana Sofia Coelho ◽  
Ana Lisboa ◽  
José Carlos M. R. Pinho
Keyword(s):  
Product Development ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Dynamic Capabilities ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Critical Resources

Currently, small and medium enterprises that are family businesses (SMEFs) assume an important role in the global economy. Further, innovation and flexibility became vital to firms' survival and prosperity in the market during these volatile times. Firms should not only possess critical resources, but also be able to recombine them. Characterized by resource restrictions, SMEFs can rely on dynamic capabilities to access resources and be competitive in the market. In this regard, networking capabilities (NC) and resource combinations (RC) such as exploitative and explorative product development and on market-related capabilities emerge as key dynamic capabilities. This chapter examines the role of Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO) on NC and RC. Using a qualitative method of in-depth case study, the chapter analyzes 12 Portuguese SMEFs.

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