The importance of technology integration capabilities: evaluating the impact of 3D technologies on product development performance in Japan and China
by Yoko Takeda; Yaichi Aoshima; Kentaro Nobeoka
International Journal of Product Development (IJPD), Vol. 16, No. 1, 2012

Abstract: New multi-functional technologies often require technology integration capabilities that integrate new technologies into their organizational processes and introduce internal changes to ensure an effective fit with the new technology. This paper endeavours to examine the impact of 3D technologies such as 3D CAD on product development performance by means of a questionnaire survey. The results indicate that Japanese companies improved the performance as a result of the process reformations leveraged by the utilization of 3D technologies; however, no significant relationships were observed among the utilization of 3D technologies, process reformations, and total performance improvements for the Chinese companies surveyed.

Online publication date: Tue, 30-Dec-2014

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