Technological trajectory based on micro level technological capability: Evidence from the Brazilian rice industry

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International Journal of Innovation Studies Pub Date : 2022-09-01 DOI:10.1016/j.ijis.2022.07.001

Mônica Fitz-Oliveira , Jorge Tello-Gamarra

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Abstract

This study examines technological capability accumulation and the Brazilian rice industry's technological trajectory. Multiple case design was chosen, with an analysis of seven firms involved in the Brazilian rice industry. The results indicate three factors: The first was the identification of technological landmarks for firms in this sector (peeling and polishing, electronic grain selection, electronic packaging, use of forklifts and palletizers, and Industry 4.0). The second is related to the fact that different firms implemented innovative activities and technologies at different speeds, originating from the sector's different technological trajectories. The third is associated with identifying activities within the Brazilian rice industry that can be generalized to other food industries. These results have implications for formulating public policies in the sector, such as creating producer support mechanisms (research and technology transfer institutions), qualification of professionals, and encouragement for economic efficiency and competition.

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基于微观技术能力的技术轨迹:来自巴西稻米产业的证据

本研究考察技术能力积累与巴西稻米产业的技术轨迹。选择了多案例设计，分析了涉及巴西大米产业的七家公司。结果表明了三个因素:首先是确定了该行业企业的技术里程碑(剥皮和抛光，电子选粒，电子包装，叉车和托盘机的使用以及工业4.0)。第二，不同的公司以不同的速度实施创新活动和技术，源于该部门不同的技术轨迹。第三个是确定巴西大米行业内的活动，这些活动可以推广到其他食品行业。这些结果对制定该部门的公共政策有影响，例如建立生产者支持机制(研究和技术转让机构)、专业人员资格和鼓励经济效率和竞争。

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International Journal of Innovation Studies Business, Management and Accounting-Strategy and Management

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19 weeks