Title :
Technology roadmapping: charting the route ahead for UK road transport
Author :
Phaal, R. ; Shehabuddeen, N.T.M.H. ; Assakul, P.
Author_Institution :
Cambridge Univ., UK
Abstract :
The technology roadmapping technique is used widely in industry to support strategic technology planning. Roadmaps can take various forms, but the most flexible and generic type comprises a multi-layered time-based chart that links technology and product developments to market needs. In recent years the approach has been used in sector-level foresight programmes, particularly in Northern America. This paper provides a brief overview of the technology roadmapping approach, and describes the development of a process for supporting the rapid initiation of the technique in organisations. The ongoing development of a technology roadmap for the automotive sector is presented, which aims to define the broad research agenda for UK road transport, with a 20-year time horizon. The architecture of the roadmap is described, together with the process that is being adopted for its construction.
Keywords :
road traffic; strategic planning; technology management; transportation; UK road transport; automotive sector; multi-layered time-based chart; product developments; strategic technology planning; technology developments; technology roadmapping; Aluminum; Automotive engineering; Business communication; Manufacturing; Product development; Road vehicles; Strategic planning; Technology management; Technology planning; Transmission line measurements;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering Management Conference, 2002. IEMC '02. 2002 IEEE International
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7385-5
DOI :
10.1109/IEMC.2002.1038539