Capability development in Chinese manufacturing: a quasi-biotic perspective of knowledge evolution

Jinsheng He; Wenjuan Lyu; Kirit Vaidya

Capability development in Chinese manufacturing: a quasi-biotic perspective of knowledge evolution

Jinsheng He, Wenjuan Lyu, Kirit Vaidya

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A quasi-biotic model of knowledge evolution has been applied to manufacturing technology capability development which includes product design and development and manufacturing process/workflow improvement. The concepts of “knowledge genes” and “knowledge body” are introduced to explain the evolution of technological capability. It is shown that knowledge development within the enterprise happens as a result of interactions between an enterprise’s internal knowledge and that acquired from external sources catalysed by: (a) internal mechanisms, recources and incentives, and (b) actions and policies of external agencies. A matrix specifying factors contributing to knowledge development and types of manufacturing capabilities (product design, equipment development or use, and workflow) is developed to explain technological knowledge development. The case studies of Tianjin Pipe Corporation (TPCO) and Tianjin Tianduan Press Co. are presented to illustrate the application of the matrix.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Advances in manufacturing technology XXVI
Subtitle of host publication	tenth international conference on manufacturing research
Editors	Tim Baines, Ben Clegg, David Harrison
Place of Publication	Birmingham (UK)
Publisher	Aston University
Pages	766-771
Number of pages	6
Volume	2
ISBN (Print)	978-1-905866-60-1
Publication status	Published - 2012
Event	10th International Conference on Manufacturing Research - Aston University, Birmingham, United Kingdom Duration: 10 Sept 2012 → 13 Sept 2012

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Conference	10th International Conference on Manufacturing Research
Abbreviated title	ICMR 2012
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	Birmingham
Period	10/09/12 → 13/09/12
Other	Incorporating the 27 th National Conference on Manufacturing Research

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quasi-biotic model of knowledge
technology capability development
knowledge genes

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International technology transfer and development of capabilities in Chinese state-owned manufacturing enterprises: lessons from 20 years of case research
Vaidya, K., Hall, M., He, J., Gao, X. & Bennett, D., 2012, Advances in manufacturing technology XXVI: tenth international conference on manufacturing research. Baines, T., Clegg, B. & Harrison, D. (eds.). Birmignham (UK): Aston University, Vol. 2. p. 656-661 6 p.
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He, J., Lyu, W., & Vaidya, K. (2012). Capability development in Chinese manufacturing: a quasi-biotic perspective of knowledge evolution. In T. Baines, B. Clegg, & D. Harrison (Eds.), Advances in manufacturing technology XXVI: tenth international conference on manufacturing research (Vol. 2, pp. 766-771). Aston University. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/aston-business-school/research/events/past-events/icmr-2012/conference-proceedings/

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Capability development in Chinese manufacturing: a quasi-biotic perspective of knowledge evolution. / He, Jinsheng; Lyu, Wenjuan; Vaidya, Kirit.
Advances in manufacturing technology XXVI: tenth international conference on manufacturing research. ed. / Tim Baines; Ben Clegg; David Harrison. Vol. 2 Birmingham (UK): Aston University, 2012. p. 766-771.

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International technology transfer and development of capabilities in Chinese state-owned manufacturing enterprises: lessons from 20 years of case research

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