An integrated approach for developing a technology strategy framework for small- to medium-sized furniture manufacturers to improve competitiveness

Authors

  • AS Lourens NMMU
  • JA Jonker NMMU Business School-Graduate School

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7166/24-1-500

Keywords:

technology strategy framework, competitiveness, small to medium sized furniture manufacturers

Abstract

Low-technology firms, such as those found within the furniture manufacturing industry, have no framework or methodology to guide them successfully to acquire and integrate technology that enables them to operate more competitively. The aim of this article is to illustrate the development of a technology strategy framework for small- to medium-sized furniture manufacturers to assist them to improve their competitiveness. More specifically, this article presents an integrated technology strategy framework that enables management to integrate their business strategy with their technology requirements successfully, thus improving competitiveness.

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Author Biographies

AS Lourens, NMMU

HoD Industrial Engineering

JA Jonker, NMMU Business School-Graduate School

A.S. Lourens1 and J.A. Jonker2

1Department of Industrial Engineering

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa

Professor

Business School - Graduate School

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Published

2013-05-20

How to Cite

Lourens, A., & Jonker, J. (2013). An integrated approach for developing a technology strategy framework for small- to medium-sized furniture manufacturers to improve competitiveness. The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 24(1), 50–67. https://doi.org/10.7166/24-1-500

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General Articles