R&D in South African manufacturing: a sector in deep crisis?
SOURCE: HSRC Review
OUTPUT TYPE: Journal Article
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2021
TITLE AUTHOR(S): L.Zondi, K.Ramoroka
KEYWORDS: ECONOMIC GROWTH, MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY, TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT: Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators (CESTII)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 12851
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/19098
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/19098
OUTPUT TYPE: Journal Article
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2021
TITLE AUTHOR(S): L.Zondi, K.Ramoroka
KEYWORDS: ECONOMIC GROWTH, MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY, TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT: Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators (CESTII)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 12851
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/19098
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/19098
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Abstract
Globally, the manufacturing sector is changing as the use of artificial intelligence, robotics and advanced technology grows at a rapid rate. To compete, companies must adapt and continually engage in research and innovation. Companies in developing countries like South Africa face a growing crisis if they do not keep up.-
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