Proceedings | Strategy and Innovation area | Year 2010
 

Assessment Of Technology Transfer Efficiency With Data Envelopment Analysis: A Case Study Of Automotive Parts/ Components Manufacturing Industry

by P. Eam-Urai; Nathasit Gerdsri
  
  The 2nd ThaiTIMA Annual Conference on Technology and Innovation Management in
32-37

Abstract

This paper aims to evaluate technology transfer efficiency in manufacturing factories by using Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA). Inputs that were used in the model are 1) implementation experience of companies with the robotics technology, 2) training hours, and 3) the number of robotics technology using in manufacturing process. Level of utilization of technology was considered as output of the model. Eight companies in automotive parts/components manufacturing industry were selected as case examples. Real operating data from these companies were used to measure technology transfer efficiency. The results indicate that five companies are efficient in term of transferring technology, whereas the remaining three companies are inefficient in term of utilizing their resources. Recommendations and opportunities for improvement were raised for inefficient companies to plan and execute an efficient technology transfer.

Keywords: Components Manufacturing Industry