From Technology Transfer to Technology Management in China

Access to science and technology worldwide is achieved by active participation in open international scientific research, as well as through technological capability that is decisive in catching up with world developments in science and technology. In other words, it is the "national system of innovation" which determines a country's assimilation capacity. The universities, research institutions, the technological infrastructure, industrial training schemes, information networks and technical institutions in general provide the foundation for a solid, steady development. Therefore policies directed toward strengthening the national system of innovation are essential for a catching-up strategy. But even more important is the presence of skilled and experienced people with the necessary connections to the scientific and technological infrastructure of the world at large. this applies to China in particular. Whether or not the technological potential will be developed, depends on the technological and industrial strategies promoted by the Chinese leadership. In addition, the costs and benefits of technological development are affected by the prevalent evolutionary stage of a country's political framework and fiscal regime. There must be a strong coordination between overall economic policies and technology policy. A sucessful management of technology is only possible through a "technological package" including management, financial and marketing skills.

by Yunyao Li (Author), Davood Rafiei (Author), H. V. Jagadish (Editor)

by Tomas Gabriel Bas (Author, Editor),‎ Jingyuan Zhao (Editor)

The objective of the volume was to present the latest achievements in the fields of advanced science and technology that stem from research activities of VŠB - Technical University of Ostrava and its Chinese partners.

This book examines the Westernization Movement in modern Chinese History, in the latter 19th century and the economic impact on manufacturing and enterprise evolution. It examines the rise, development, and performance of this movement on both the micro and macro-levels. This book reveals achievements in technology transfer without political changes, which set the limits for the westernization movement. It evaluates the link between the Westernization Movement and China’s economic reforms after 1978, and the factors that may have constrained the development of economic thought in China.

The aim of this book is to help students at the level of BSc, MSc, and PhD level as well as managers and researchers, to understand and appreciate the concept, design, and implementation of Industry 4.0 solutions. This book offers a selection of papers that explain the impact of the fourth industrial revolution on intelligent manufacturing and logistics.