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| Author: | Cook, W. D. Roll, Y. |
| Title: | R&D project selection : productivity consideration. |
| Journal: | R. and D. Management
1988 : JUL, VOL. 18:3, p. 251-256 |
| Index terms: | R&D PLANNING PROJECT EVALUATION TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT PRODUCTIVITY MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | A theoretical discussion of the circumstances justifying the use of R and D to increase the productivity of a firm's manufacturing capability is provided. Three possibilities are dealt with: increase the productivity of existing capacity; re-equip with purchased existing best-practice technology; or use R and D to develop new technology. The choice depends on which of the following situations exists: 1. productivity of existing capacity is well below its potential; 2. it is up to potential but well below best practice; 3. existing capacity is already best-practice but is below potential; 4. existing practice is already best-practice and operating at full potential. Strategies are offered for each case. |
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