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Exploring critical factors in China’s manufacturing technology innovation Based on a case study from CNR Dalian
Abstract
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore what critical factors influenced the technological innovation of China’s manufacturing enterprises.
Design/methodology/approach – The authors took CNR Dalian Locomotive & Rolling Stock Company Ltd as a case and used data coding method with ROST CM6.0, including three steps, open coding, axial coding and selective coding. Findings – The results of the case study suggest that adhering to developing products by themselves
is the key factor, huge market demand is the induced factor, technology platform is the supporting factor and technology integration is the strategic factor.