Exploring critical factors in China's manufacturing technology innovation: Based on a case study from CNR Dalian
Journal of Knowledge-based Innovation in China
ISSN: 1756-1418
Article publication date: 29 June 2012
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to explore what critical factors influenced the technological innovation of China's manufacturing enterprises.
Design/methodology/approach
The authors took CNR Dalian Locomotive & Rolling Stock Company Ltd as a case and used data coding method with ROST CM6.0, including three steps, open coding, axial coding and selective coding.
Findings
The results of the case study suggest that adhering to developing products by themselves is the key factor, huge market demand is the induced factor, technology platform is the supporting factor and technology integration is the strategic factor.
Originality/value
The paper presents four critical factors which influenced technological innovation of China's manufacturing enterprises. In addition, the paper provides Chinese manufacturers with a preliminary framework and some experiences to enable them to practice technological innovation.
Keywords
Citation
Su, J. and Liu, J. (2012), "Exploring critical factors in China's manufacturing technology innovation: Based on a case study from CNR Dalian", Journal of Knowledge-based Innovation in China, Vol. 4 No. 2, pp. 104-117. https://doi.org/10.1108/17561411211235712
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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