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| Author: | Millward, H. Byrne, C. Lewis, A. |
| Title: | Enhancing the design capabilities of small and medium-sized enterprises through knowledge transfer |
| Journal: | Design Journal
2006 : VOL. 9:3, p. 3-13 |
| Index terms: | small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) product design case studies research |
| Freeterms: | knowledge transfer |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | The National Centre for Product Design & Development Research (PDR) has produced case study material based on more than 20 successful Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs). This paper highlights design and development opportunities within SMEs, providing a rationale for knowledge transfer. There are 4 issues characterizing design challenges within SMEs: 1. impact of owner-manager, 2. resource-contsrained environment, 3. need for and effective design process, and 4. promoting a company vision for change and innovation. 12 exemplar KTP case studies are employed. |
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