DocumentCode
347997
Title
Technology foresight as a key element in make-or-buy strategy
Author
Probert, David ; Canez, Laura ; Phaal, Rob
Author_Institution
Dept. of Eng., Cambridge Univ., UK
Volume
1
fYear
1999
fDate
1999
Abstract
This paper sets out to review the need to foresee technology requirements and trends when undertaking a make-or-buy analysis. The importance of, and techniques for, technology analysis are discussed, particularly current and emerging technology foresight techniques
Keywords
management; strategic planning; technological forecasting; current technology foresight techniques; emerging technology foresight techniques; make-or-buy analysis; make-or-buy strategy; technology analysis; technology foresight; technology management projects; technology requirements; Bridges; Business; Collaborative work; Companies; Decision making; Economic forecasting; Manufacturing; Milling machines; Technology forecasting; Technology management;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Management of Engineering and Technology, 1999. Technology and Innovation Management. PICMET '99. Portland International Conference on
Conference_Location
Portland, OR
Print_ISBN
1-890843-02-4
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/PICMET.1999.808177
Filename
808177
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