Integral assessment of technology transfer in Ecuadorian manufacturing companies

Authors

  • Walter David Quezada-Torres
  • Gilberto Dionisio Hernández-Pérez Universidad Central "Marta Abreu" de Las Villas
  • Erenio González-Suárez Universidad Central "Marta Abreu" de Las Villas
  • Mario José Mantulak Universidad Nacional de Misiones
  • Walter Francisco Quezada Moreno Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo

Keywords:

technology transfer, dimensions of technology, evaluation for the technology, Ecuadorian manufacturing SMEs

Abstract

The research purpose was to design a procedure incorporated into the general methodological instrumental developed to manage the technology transfer process strategically in Ecuadorian manufacturing enterprises, specifically for small and mediums. The a forementioned allows the evaluation of new technological towards its inclusion into the technological heritage, embracing its three dimensions –technical-economic, social and environmental– as support for the associated decision-making processes with this critical business function. It is performed critical analysis of engineering and management methodologies and tools used in the assessment of technology investment projects in different contexts and scenarios, applied in SMEs Ecuadorian manufacturing, by following current legislation. As a result, an alternative solution is proposed combining the three dimensions of technology in a balanced way in a pertinent evaluation of technological options, associated with the strategic processes of technology transfer management.

Published

2019-08-30

How to Cite

Quezada-Torres, W. D., Hernández-Pérez, G. D., González-Suárez, E., Mantulak, M. J., & Quezada Moreno, W. F. (2019). Integral assessment of technology transfer in Ecuadorian manufacturing companies. Industrial Engineering (Ingeniería Industrial), 40(3), 295–305. Retrieved from https://rii.cujae.edu.cu/index.php/revistaind/article/view/1000

Issue

Section

Management/Administration

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