Technological trajectory based on micro level technological capability: Evidence from the Brazilian rice industry
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...
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| description | 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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| spelling | doaj.art-c61b629350ad40dca31282138b06ae4c2022-12-22T02:03:47ZengKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.International Journal of Innovation Studies2096-24872022-09-0163196215Technological trajectory based on micro level technological capability: Evidence from the Brazilian rice industryMônica Fitz-Oliveira0Jorge Tello-Gamarra1Institute of Economic, Administrative and Accounting Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande, Rio Grande, 96203-900, Brazil; School of Administration, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, 90010-460, BrazilSchool of Chemistry and Food, Federal University of Rio Grande, Santo. Antônio da Patrulha, 95500-000, Brazil; Corresponding author.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.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2096248722000285Technological capabilityTechnological trajectoryFirmIndustryInnovationRice |
| spellingShingle | Mônica Fitz-Oliveira Jorge Tello-Gamarra Technological trajectory based on micro level technological capability: Evidence from the Brazilian rice industry International Journal of Innovation Studies Technological capability Technological trajectory Firm Industry Innovation Rice |
| title | Technological trajectory based on micro level technological capability: Evidence from the Brazilian rice industry |
| title_full | Technological trajectory based on micro level technological capability: Evidence from the Brazilian rice industry |
| title_fullStr | Technological trajectory based on micro level technological capability: Evidence from the Brazilian rice industry |
| title_full_unstemmed | Technological trajectory based on micro level technological capability: Evidence from the Brazilian rice industry |
| title_short | Technological trajectory based on micro level technological capability: Evidence from the Brazilian rice industry |
| title_sort | technological trajectory based on micro level technological capability evidence from the brazilian rice industry |
| topic | Technological capability Technological trajectory Firm Industry Innovation Rice |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2096248722000285 |
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