Towards a framework for transferring technology knowledge between facilities

Purpose – The transfer of technical know‐how is now recognised as an essential component in the globalised expansion of multinational companies. As these companies offshore or outsource their operations the success of the new facility can depend on the ability to convey both tacit and explicit knowledge willingly during all phases of the transfer. There is a lack of clarity in current literature on the success factors for effective transfer of knowledge on production parts transfer and an absence of frameworks. The purpose of the research reported in this paper is to examine documented success factors and propose an integrated framework.Design/methodology/approach – Peer reviewed literature was used to establish dominant themes on knowledge‐sharing from which interview and survey were designed and undertaken to establish motivating factors.Findings – Five key themes required for successful knowledge transfer were established for moving parts to new production facilities: willingness to share information, ...

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