Title: The role of CAD application in open innovation model: innovation technology in the Chinese shipbuilding industry

Authors: Jiangning Zhao

Addresses: College of Business Administration, Konkuk University, Hwayang-Dong, Gwangjin-Gu, Seoul 143-701, South Korea

Abstract: Using case study on three Chinese shipbuilding firms, evidences found in this study can be used to explain the function and effects of three-dimensional computer-aided design (3D CAD) application on front loading problem-solving in the process of product development. Capability of Integrating externally delivered designs is discussed and explained under the Chinese open innovation model, through the application of all-in-one featured 3D CAD system. Evidences tentatively support that in-house information technology (IT) infrastructure is complementary to 3D CAD application. Future research is expected to examine if and how an in-house IT environment contributes to developing country firms' capability building, and facilitate the process of catching up the advanced technologies.

Keywords: open innovation; 3D CAD; computer-aided design; front loading problem solving; integration capability; China; shipbuilding industry; product development; product design; in-house information technology.

DOI: 10.1504/IJBIR.2012.049492

International Journal of Business Innovation and Research, 2012 Vol.6 No.6, pp.698 - 719

Published online: 12 Dec 2014 *

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