Global Manufacturing Technology Transfer: Africa-USA Strategies, Adaptations, and Management (Systems Innovation Book Series 36)

Global Manufacturing Technology Transfer: Africa-USA Strategies, Adaptations, and Management presents practical strategies for developing and sustaining manufacturing technology transfers. It is particularly useful for helping developing nations achieve and sustain a solid footing of economic development through manufacturing. The book examines Africa and USA trade relations to demonstrate how modern technology innovation strategies can be developed and harmonized to keep a nation moving forward economically. It then explores how to advance existing technical relationships through new and updated approaches.The book uses the case and template of trade relations of Africa and the United States to demonstrate how technology innovation strategies can be developed and harmonized to keep a nation moving forward economically. The author discusses project management tools, highlights manufacturing as the foundation for economic development, and explores lessons learned. He details a systems approach, covering both qualitative and quantitative tools and techniques. Although focusing on Africa-USA technology transfer, the concepts are applicable to other technology transfer relationships.Africa is poised to assume a leading role in global manufacturing. However, the foundation for doing so successfully will depend on the development and sustainability of a reliable manufacturing infrastructure in Africa. A key requirement for this will be new and innovative mechanisms for technology transfer. This book gives you the strategies required to address each technology transfer path as well as new innovative approaches for developing and transferring new technology Content: Systems View of the Manufacturing World MANUTECH Foundation Appropriate Technology Global Situational Awareness World Systems Model Manufacturing Project Management Hybridization of Cultures Market Competition Global Awareness Questions Overseas Labor Costs Awareness of Overseas Workforce Constraints Hierarchy of Needs in a Different Culture Project Sustainability Conclusion References Industrialization Through Manufacturing Complexity of Manufacturing Strategic Planning for Manufacturing Industrial Development and Economic Development Pursuit of Technological Change Social Change and Development Education of Producers and Consumers Political Stability and Manufacturing Development Global Influences on Domestic Manufacturing Rural Area Development for Industrialization Cultural Barriers to Industrialization Education and Industrial Development Research and Development Partnership Agriculture and Industrialization Workforce for Industrialization Who Is Available to Educate and Train the Workforce Technology Attributes for Industrialization Four-Sided Infrastructure for Industrialization Indigenous Economic Models Conclusion References Africa's Emerging Markets the Awakening of Africa Ethical Principles for Global Markets Recent Reemergence of Africa Seventeen Emerging African Countries Six Threshold Countries Africa-Usa Investment Trajectory Revitalization of American Manufacturing Africa's Energy Angle Conclusion References Global Information for Industrial Development Introduction Globalization Global Information the Third World Industrial Development in the Third World Why Underdevelopment Industrial Development Institutions Prospects and Summation References Manufacturing or Service Industry Introduction Manufacturing Industry x Service Industry SCM: An Example of a Manufacturing Technique That Can Be Applied on the SI YM: An Example of a Service Technique That Can Be Applied on the MI Final Considerations References Manufacturing Processes and Systems Definition of Manufacturing and Its Impact on Nations Manufacturing Processes and Process Planning Traditional Manufacturing Processes Nontraditional Manufacturing Processes Manufacturing Systems Conclusions References Manufacturing Technology Processes Manufacturing Interchangeability Manufacturing Processes and Process Planning Conclusions Manufacturing Technology Transfer Strategies Characteristics of Technology Transfer Emergence of New Technology Technology Transfer Modes Technology Changeover Strategies Post-Implementation Evaluation Technology Systems Integration Role of Government in Technology Transfer U.S. Templates for Technology Transfer Pathway to National Strategy Using PICK Chart for Technology Selection PICK Chart Quantification Methodology DEJI Vodel for Technology Integration Design for Technology Implementation Evaluation of Technology Justification of Technology Integration of Technology Conclusion References Technology Performance Economics Jesse Brogan the Modern Science of Economics a New Science of Economics Engineering Essentials Performance Engineering and Economics Alternative Value Sources the Personal Prosperity Index Money a Few Initial Applications Summary Manufacturing Competitiveness in Africa Pius J. Egbelu Introduction Causes of Low Manufacturing Activities in Africa What Africa Needs to Increase Manufacturing Activities Technology Exchanges Training Next Generation of Technical Manpower and Providing Access to Research Equipment University Access to Real-World Problems Role of University Research Centers in Technology Exchange Technology Exchange Approaches Linkage Between Technology Exchange and Policy on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Conclusion References Industry-University Collaboration Introduction University-Industry Collaboration Needs of University-Industry Collaboration: A Trinidad Case Collaborative Research Center at UWI A Proposed Center Organization Conclusion Project Management for Technology Transfer What is a Project? What is PM? PM Methodology What is a Program? PM Processes Factors of Technology Success or Failure Work Breakdown Structure the Matrix Organization Structure Elements of a Project Plan Integrated Systems Approach to Technology Projects Managing Technology Requirements Project Integration Technology Sustainability Case Application for Technology Transfer Technology Performance Evaluation Technology Schedule Problems Technology Performance Problems Technology Cost Problems Technology Planning Triple C Model for Technology Management Nigeria's Industrialization: Case Example Nigeria's Policy Objectives of the 1980s Nigeria's Industrialization Objectives of the 1980s Structural Adjustment Programme and Industrialization Nigeria's Policy Objectives of the 1990s Expected Roles of the Private Sector Strategic Management of Industrial Development Strategies for Implementation Problems of Implementation Nigeria's Strategies of the 1960s Nigeria's Strategies of the 1970s Nigerian Enterprises Promotion Board Industrial Training Fund Strategies of the 1980s Policy Package Nigeria's Industrial Policy of 1980s Structural Adjustment Programme Impact of SAP on Manufacturing Activities Nigeria's Strategies of the 1990s Perspective Plan Rolling Plans Nigeria's Industrial Master Plan Move Toward Privatization Nigeria Industrial Policy of Industrial Development Coordinating Committee Small-Scale Industries Industrial Incentives Institutional Framework Reference Technology System for Sustainable Development Umar B. Bindir Introduction Leveraging Science, Engineering Technology, And Innovation Nigeria's Realities The National Science, Engineering, Technology, and Innovation System Transformation Agenda, Vision 20-2020, and Sustainable National Development SETI Analysis in Nigeria Political Support for SETI The Way Forward Conclusions and Recommendations References Technology Adoption Introduction Information Requirements Technological Needs Analysis Information Repository on Available Technology Matching the Technology with the Needs Potential Factors Affecting Technology Transfer to Nigeria Technical and Administrative Infrastructure Political Instability Win-Win Partnerships Conclusion References Technology Transfer Risk Management Technology Risk Management Plan SMART Approach Risk Breakdown Structure Risk Necessity Levels of Risk Management Risk Handling Options Risk Probability and Impact Matrix Risk Factors Mitigating Risk Using the Triple C Approach Technology Decisions Under Risk and Uncertainty Collection of Risk Management Terms Conclusion References Glossary Front Cover 1 Contents 11 Preface 21 Acknowledgments 23 Author 25 chapter 1: Systems view of the manufacturing world 27 chapter 2: Industrialization through manufacturing 41 chapter 3: Africa’s emerging markets 69 chapter 4: Global information for industrial development 83 chapter 5: Manufacturing or service industry 93 chapter 6: Manufacturing processes and systems 105 chapter 7: Manufacturing technology processes 137 chapter 8: Manufacturing technology transfer strategies 153 chapter 9: Technology performance economics 181 chapter 10: Manufacturing competitiveness in Africa 209 chapter 11: Industry–university collaboration 233 chapter 12: Project management for technology transfer 243 chapter 13: Nigeria’s industrialization : Case example 283 chapter 14: Technology system for sustainable development 317 chapter 15: Technology adoption 333 chapter 16: Technology transfer risk management 343 Glossary 357 Back Cover 369 Chapter 1. Systems view of the manufacturing world -- chapter 2. Industrialization through manufacturing -- chapter 3. Africa's emerging markets -- chapter 4. Global information for industrial development -- chapter 5. Manufacturing or service industry -- chapter 6. Manufacturing processes and systems -- chapter 7. Manufacturing technology processes -- chapter 8. Manufacturing technology transfer strategies -- chapter 9. Technology performance economics / Jesse Brogan -- chapter 10. Manufacturing competitiveness in Africa / Pius J. Egbelu -- chapter 11. Industry-university collaboration -- chapter 12. Project management for technology transfer -- chapter 13. Nigeria's industrialization : case example -- chapter 14. Technology system for sustainable development / Umar B. Bindir -- chapter 15. Technology adoption -- chapter 16. Technology transfer risk management