Technological Innovation and the Small Manufacturing Supplier - Outline
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This paper examines some of the changing requirements for technological innovation within the supply network, in the face of shifts in industry structure and demands for greater integration of technologies. A review of the literature concerning the contribution of small firms in innovation is presented, alongside evidence that small firms are taking increasing responsibility for design and manufacture.
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تاریخ انتشار 2000