Visualizing, measuring and managing knowledge
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The Dow Chemical Company, Skandia and Buckman Laboratories International are some of the increasing number of companies which are developing measurement systems to improve their management of their intangible assets. These measurement systems align individual actions with organizational strategies and anticipate financial outcomes to avoid negative and enhance positive outcomes.
Publication Name: Research-Technology Management
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0895-6308
Year: 1997
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Industrial Research Institute's first annual R&D leaderboard
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Statistics on research and development spending for 1998 are presented, focusing on the nation's top 100 technology investors. General Motors Corp. is listed as the highest investor, with investment expenditures totaling $7900 mm, followed by Ford Motor Co. at $6300 mm and Lucent Technologies Inc. at $5094 mm.
Publication Name: Research-Technology Management
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0895-6308
Year: 2000
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Analyzing complex processes with a sociotechnical systems tool. cryic
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Information on the cryomodule production processes at Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is offered. Additional information on the use of sociotechnical systems to analyze the manufacture of cryomodules is also included.
Publication Name: Research-Technology Management
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0895-6308
Year: 2000
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