Learning and technological capability building in emerging economies: The case of the biomass power equipment industry in Malaysia

Hansen, Ulrich Elmer; Ockwell, David

doi:10.1016/j.technovation.2014.07.003

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“…It is usually implemented at a micro level to foster, form, and upgrade innovation capabilities [3,23,[53][54][55][56][57][58], such as innovation environments, innovation investment capabilities, cooperative innovation capabilities, intellectual property capabilities, and change-innovation capabilities [1]. Innovation capabilities enable construction enterprises to create, deploy, and maintain advantageous business performance in the long run.…”

Section: Construction Enterprise's Innovation Capability (Ceic)mentioning

confidence: 99%

A New Systematic Approach to Vulnerability Assessment of Innovation Capability of Construction Enterprises

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Abstract:The purpose of this research is to study the vulnerability of construction enterprises' innovation capabilities (CEIC) and their respective primary influencing factors. This paper proposed a vulnerability system framework of CEIC, designed two comprehensive assessments for analysis, namely the entropy and set pair analysis method (E-SPA) and the principle cluster analysis and SPA method (P-SPA), and compared grades to verify the vulnerability assessments. Further, the paper quantitatively assessed the major influencing factors in facilitating management, reducing vulnerability, and improving the ability of construction enterprises to respond to changes in the construction industry. The results showed that vulnerability could be effectively and systematically evaluated using E-SPA. However, managing or reducing entrepreneurial sensitivity and improving the ability to respond was critical to supporting sustainable CEIC. The case studies included in this paper suggested that in ensuring sustainable CEIC, companies should concentrate on highly educated human resources, R&D investments, intellectual property related innovations, and government support. This research provided a practical framework and established a sustainable strategy for companies to manage their vulnerability in developing innovation capability. In addition, this research presented an innovative and effective way to quantitatively analyze vulnerability which offered a foundation to signify a new paradigm shift in construction sustainable development.

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Section: Construction Enterprise's Innovation Capability (Ceic)mentioning

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A New Systematic Approach to Vulnerability Assessment of Innovation Capability of Construction Enterprises

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“…China serves as the best example of this, as they have successfully developed their small and medium-gasification system for biomass renewable energy by providing locally manufactured technologies that can be easily accessed and are readily available [37]. The cost of technology and maintenance is relatively low compared to the foreign technologies, and thus they are able to attract investors [38].…”

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An Investigation of Sustainable Power Generation from Oil Palm Biomass: A Case Study in Sarawak

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Sarawak is the largest state in Malaysia, with 22% of the nation's oil palm plantation area, making it the second largest contributor to palm biomass production. Despite the enormous amount of palm biomass in the state, the use of biomass as fuel for power generation remains low. This study is designed to investigate the sustainability of power generation from palm biomass specifically in Sarawak by conducting a survey among the palm oil mill developers. To conduct this investigation, several key sustainability factors were identified: the security of the biomass supply, the efficiency of conversion technology, the existing network system, challenges and future prospects for power generation from palm biomass. These factors were assessed through a set of questionnaires. The returned questionnaires were then analysed using statistical tools. The results of this study demonstrate that Sarawak has biomass in abundance, and that it is ready to be exploited for large scale power generation. The key challenge to achieving the renewable energy target is the inadequate grid infrastructure that inhibits palm oil developers from benefiting from the Feed-in-Tariff payment scheme. One way forward, a strategic partnership between government and industrial players, offers a promising outcome, depending on an economic feasibility study. The decentralization of electricity generation to support rural electrification is another feasible alternative for renewable energy development in the state.

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“…Bell and Figueiredo 2012;Hansen and Ockwell, 2014;Lee and Lim, 2001). However, as the distinction between production capability and innovation capability can be blurry (Bell and Figueiredo, 2012), it is useful to distinguish between different types of technological capabilities.…”

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A sustainable Chinese catch-up?: Product quality and interactive learning in the offshore wind industry

Korsnes

2016

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Abstract:This paper has two main contributions: First, it provides a first-time overview of actors in China's emerging offshore wind industry and details technology sourcing strategies and ownership status.Second, it points out the importance of supplier-manufacturer links for technological learning and product performance in China. The paper finds a lack of attention to product quality amongst 1 offshore wind industry stakeholders, and, as anticipated, time pressure and cost savings were important reasons for this. More surprisingly, the paper finds that the prevailing feedback practices between suppliers and manufacturers were unhelpful in ensuring product quality. This was particularly the case in two instances: when ties between the supplier and purchaser were too close (as was true for companies in the same industry group) and when ties were too shallow (as when turbine manufacturers 'shopped' for components, or when suppliers did not care about feedback from manufacturers). Feedback practices in large state-owned enterprises were particularly unfortunate, leading to missed learning opportunities. Unless such relationships are changed and catered for, Chinese firms will likely continue to struggle to catch up with frontier firms.

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Learning and technological capability building in emerging economies: The case of the biomass power equipment industry in Malaysia

Cited by 87 publications

References 64 publications

A New Systematic Approach to Vulnerability Assessment of Innovation Capability of Construction Enterprises

A New Systematic Approach to Vulnerability Assessment of Innovation Capability of Construction Enterprises

An Investigation of Sustainable Power Generation from Oil Palm Biomass: A Case Study in Sarawak

A sustainable Chinese catch-up?: Product quality and interactive learning in the offshore wind industry

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