Mohammed El Souri, James Gao, O. Owodunni, C. Simmonds, N. Martin
{"title":"Improving Design for Manufacturing implementation in knowledge intensive collaborative environments: An analysis of organisational factors in aerospace manufacturing","authors":"Mohammed El Souri, James Gao, O. Owodunni, C. Simmonds, N. Martin","doi":"10.1109/TEMSCON.2017.7998417","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TEMSCON.2017.7998417","url":null,"abstract":"Today, the manufacturing industry is under increasing pressure to rapidly develop and manufacture innovative designs in much shorter timeframes in order to keep up with growing customer demands and quickly gain new business. Implementing Design for Manufacturing (DFM) methods can help achieve this by integrating manufacturing knowledge into the design process early in the product development phase. This can prevent potentially known manufacturing defects from occurring and save costs associated with late design changes. The management of this process in complex manufacturing environments is very challenging as it requires constant structuring and feedback of data from production to the engineering teams. This investigation focuses on how the communication of manufacturing knowledge from the production data can be hindered by factors within the overall organization. The findings confirm that using tools to manage knowledge needs to be combined with addressing the existing communication barriers in order to enable a more effective DFM feedback to the engineers. This investigation considers the influence of organizational factors on the communication of engineering knowledge in a large UK-based aerospace manufacturing company, presents the findings, then followed by discussions for improving DFM Knowledge Management in the Aerospace Industry.","PeriodicalId":193013,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE Technology & Engineering Management Conference (TEMSCON)","volume":"6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-08-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130275564","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An investigation into value co-creation in service supply chains","authors":"T. Nguyen, Ray Y. Wu, R. Evans","doi":"10.1109/TEMSCON.2017.7998411","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TEMSCON.2017.7998411","url":null,"abstract":"In service supply chains, customers select a service provider with whom value would be maximized through the interaction between the service provider and the customer. This study investigates the link between value co-creation and customers' (re)purchasing intentions in the financial and professional services industry. This research was conducted via a case study of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and one of its clients, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and included in-depth interviews with senior managers. The findings underline that the financial and professional services industry is dominated by end of service results and that the only viable option in gaining competitive advantage is to stand out in today's dynamic marketplace. It also reveals that there is a huge demand for outsourcing services and that most clients will choose to purchase one which offers the desired value at the right time. Lastly, it proposes a value co-creation framework derived from the study.","PeriodicalId":193013,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE Technology & Engineering Management Conference (TEMSCON)","volume":"22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-08-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131372665","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Eduardo Ahumada-Tello, R. Evans, Manuel Castañón – Puga
{"title":"Knowledge Management and Collaboration strategies for technology-based firms in Baja California","authors":"Eduardo Ahumada-Tello, R. Evans, Manuel Castañón – Puga","doi":"10.1109/TEMSCON.2017.7998416","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TEMSCON.2017.7998416","url":null,"abstract":"Knowledge Management (KM) and Collaboration are viewed as a key strategy for achieving competitive advantage in companies around the world. Knowledge by itself is considered one of the most valuable assets owned by an organization. In technology-based firms, it is perceived as being of the upmost value. In Baja California, Mexico, several companies exist which develop products and services using knowledge creation as a core value. In this paper, we summarize the results of 14 interviews with general managers and directors of knowledge-oriented firms to further understand which KM strategies are employed in seeking to gain competitive advantage. Results indicate that all firms adopt different approaches to KM. A common opinion amongst those interviewed was that knowledge provides greater value to businesses, improving corporate performance. All confirmed a significant relationship exists between KM, collaboration and competitive advantage.","PeriodicalId":193013,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE Technology & Engineering Management Conference (TEMSCON)","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-08-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128244423","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
T. Ahram, A. Sargolzaei, S. Sargolzaei, Jeff Daniels, Ben A. Amaba
{"title":"Blockchain technology innovations","authors":"T. Ahram, A. Sargolzaei, S. Sargolzaei, Jeff Daniels, Ben A. Amaba","doi":"10.1109/TEMSCON.2017.7998367","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TEMSCON.2017.7998367","url":null,"abstract":"Digital world has produced efficiencies, new innovative products, and close customer relationships globally by the effective use of mobile, IoT (Internet of Things), social media, analytics and cloud technology to generate models for better decisions. Blockchain is recently introduced and revolutionizing the digital world bringing a new perspective to security, resiliency and efficiency of systems. While initially popularized by Bitcoin, Blockchain is much more than a foundation for crypto currency. It offers a secure way to exchange any kind of good, service, or transaction. Industrial growth increasingly depends on trusted partnerships; but increasing regulation, cybercrime and fraud are inhibiting expansion. To address these challenges, Blockchain will enable more agile value chains, faster product innovations, closer customer relationships, and quicker integration with the IoT and cloud technology. Further Blockchain provides a lower cost of trade with a trusted contract monitored without intervention from third parties who may not add direct value. It facilitates smart contracts, engagements, and agreements with inherent, robust cyber security features. This paper is an effort to break the ground for presenting and demonstrating the use of Blockchain technology in multiple industrial applications. A healthcare industry application, Healthchain, is formalized and developed on the foundation of Blockchain using IBM Blockchain initiative. The concepts are transferable to a wide range of industries as finance, government and manufacturing where security, scalability and efficiency must meet.","PeriodicalId":193013,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE Technology & Engineering Management Conference (TEMSCON)","volume":"03 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-06-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129886556","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Yammer: Investigating its impact on employee knowledge sharing during Product Development","authors":"R. Evans, Eduardo Ahumada-Tello, Joseph P. Zammit","doi":"10.1109/TEMSCON.2017.7998410","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TEMSCON.2017.7998410","url":null,"abstract":"Global manufacturing continues to grow, creating the need for enhanced innovation during New Product Development (NPD); this in-turn requires increased utilization of employee-generated knowledge. Enterprise Social Networks (ESNs), such as Yammer.com, is one method identified which can allow organisations to connect employees across departments and physical boundaries. This paper summarises the results of a dual-moderated focus group conducted with 15 employees of a UK-based sports manufacturer, aimed at identifying the impact of Yammer on employee knowledge generation and sharing during NPD projects. Results indicate that employees see benefit in its use and would welcome greater embeddedness of ESNs in the NPD process. However, barriers are identified which may inhibit its successful deployment, including issues relating to security and intellectual property rights. Identified benefits of using Yammer include: an improved ability to find people with specific domain knowledge; increased awareness of communities of practice; and the matching of problems with solutions.","PeriodicalId":193013,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE Technology & Engineering Management Conference (TEMSCON)","volume":"28 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-06-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126213665","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Steve T. Cho, Aram Chomina-Chavez, Jason Bronowitz
{"title":"A map of technology entrepreneurship: Aha to Exit","authors":"Steve T. Cho, Aram Chomina-Chavez, Jason Bronowitz","doi":"10.1109/TEMSCON.2017.7998369","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TEMSCON.2017.7998369","url":null,"abstract":"Start-Up formation and execution can be a daunting proposition for a technologist. The uncertainty and number of unknowns translate into substantial risk, which can discourage an engineer from even starting a company. One approach to address that risk is through instruction; by understanding the path through the start-up process, the variability is decreased and confidence can be cultivated. Although there are several approaches to teaching technology entrepreneurship, these approaches have biases which create limitations with regards to the focus, scope, and applicability of the training. This paper presents a framework for technology entrepreneurship instruction that addresses these issues. The foundation of this approach is based on a map called Aha to Exit. This map is outlines a process that covers the entire path of a start-up (ideation to harvest), integrates the best practice models, and addresses the barrier of entry issues for entrepreneurs. This map is employed by professionals as well as students.","PeriodicalId":193013,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE Technology & Engineering Management Conference (TEMSCON)","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-06-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132156485","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Tackling hurdles to digital transformation - the role of competencies for successful IIoT implementation","authors":"Benjamin Weber, Jens Butschan, S. Heidenreich","doi":"10.1109/TEMSCON.2017.7998395","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TEMSCON.2017.7998395","url":null,"abstract":"New technologies associated with the current digital transformation promise high production improvements, but require new competences, which have to be built up in advance. While scientific research and innovation management have acknowledged the importance of the digital transformation for the long-term success of firms, little research effort is dedicated to empirically determine how competence profiles will have an impact on the digital transformation itself. Based on the theoretical approaches of competence management a process model is derived in order to seize reasonable activities to build a competence base for digitalized companies. The model was refined and pre-tested in a joint research project with scientific and industrial partners and then tested in a quantitative study among German component manufacturers of the capital-goods industry. Drawing upon a sample of 284 data sets, our results reveal that high developed cognitive and processual competences of individuals support the digital transformation of a firm. Surprisingly, social competences have only little influence. Our study could also give evidence that a high IIoT usage intensity is beneficial for a firm.","PeriodicalId":193013,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE Technology & Engineering Management Conference (TEMSCON)","volume":"78 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-06-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133224343","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nathan Scharich, Brandon Schniter, Anthony Herbert, Md. Shafiul Islam
{"title":"Battery management system using Arduino","authors":"Nathan Scharich, Brandon Schniter, Anthony Herbert, Md. Shafiul Islam","doi":"10.1109/TEMSCON.2017.7998405","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TEMSCON.2017.7998405","url":null,"abstract":"Battery management systems can measure the performance of batteries. Most significantly, they can estimate expected run time under certain discharge conditions. The calculation is defined as the average current coming from the battery multiplied by the time it takes to reach a safe cutoff point of the battery. These two variables, average discharge current and duration, are directly proportional to each other. Using the average current and time multiplied together provides amp hour rating. An efficient and low cost way to measure these values is by using a microcontroller such as Arduino Nano [1]. The Arduino determines average discharge current and can record time to estimate the Ah rating of the battery. After some fine adjustment using designing methods, the system was obtaining acceptable values from discharging tests using a EFest IMR18650 2Ah Li-Mn battery. Using a standard battery datasheet, the proper shutoff voltage was determined to be 2.5V [2]. The test results were within our acceptable range on the printed battery Ah value. The voltages were then plotted in Matlab using a CSV file created by the serial monitor print out from the microcontroller.","PeriodicalId":193013,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE Technology & Engineering Management Conference (TEMSCON)","volume":"100 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-06-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134508113","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The social organization of entrepreneurial ecosystems","authors":"Xaver Neumeyer, Shan He, S. Santos","doi":"10.1109/TEMSCON.2017.7998345","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TEMSCON.2017.7998345","url":null,"abstract":"This study attempts to develop our understanding of the entrepreneurial ecosystem as a complex social system. Using in-depth interviews, we model the entrepreneurial ecosystems of two municipalities through a diverse network of entrepreneurs, investors, institutional leaders and staff. The two ecosystems were characterized and compared on a set of measures related to the level of connectivity between actors, the existence of social boundaries, the role and position of actors with certain attributes (e.g. women, minorities) and the presence of ties in multiple social contexts (e.g. friend and investor). We found that social boundaries formed along venture type (e.g. high-growth/technology, lifestyle), type of support institution (e.g. university, government agency), gender, and ethnicity. High-growth/technology entrepreneurs, for example, were predominantly white, male and strongly connected to technology commercialization and acceleration programs. We also found that women and minorities are less embedded in the high-growth community than their male and ethnic counterparts.","PeriodicalId":193013,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE Technology & Engineering Management Conference (TEMSCON)","volume":"24 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-06-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125922531","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Toward a best practice framework in business model innovation","authors":"Annika Wittig, Christopher Kulins, C. Weber","doi":"10.1109/TEMSCON.2017.7998359","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TEMSCON.2017.7998359","url":null,"abstract":"While business model innovation as driver of success is well established, limited research has been conducted on how companies can systematically innovate their business models. Against this background this paper consolidates the state of both academic and practitioner-oriented literature on business model innovation. Based on a systematic review of literature published over the past 19 years, we synthesize our findings into a multi-dimensional framework of business model innovation.","PeriodicalId":193013,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE Technology & Engineering Management Conference (TEMSCON)","volume":"33 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-06-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126158150","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}