Technology Market Research Articles

Strategy adaptation under external uncertainty: examining speed-based competitions

PurposeDespite the growing attention being paid to the role of uncertainty in the competitive business environment, few studies have considered uncertainty as an antecedent factor and explored its direct impact on accelerating a firm’s innovation speed. This study develops a conceptual framework that examines the impacts of technological uncertainty and market uncertainty on innovation speed, building on complex adaptive theory. Furthermore, it is important to note that the internal resources of a firm and its external environment are not separate entities. In this study, we investigate the moderating role of a firm's internal and external resource ability (financial constraints level and organizational slack level) in the relationship between environmental uncertainty and innovation speed.Design/methodology/approachOur data sample is the panel data of China's A-share listed companies. The data year span is from 2000 to 2018. We use a hierarchical regression analysis model.FindingsOur results reveal that both technology uncertainty and market uncertainty can promote innovation speed. Still, a firm’s organizational slack positively moderates the relationship between technology uncertainty and innovation speed, and financial constraints negatively moderate the relationship between demand uncertainty and innovation speed.Originality/valueOur research contributes to the existing literature on uncertainty and extends its research perspective by no longer taking uncertainty as an environmental factor but exploring its direct impact. Still, our research focuses on innovation speed and discusses the impact of environmental uncertainty (including technology uncertainty and demand uncertainty) on firms’ innovation speed, expanding the limitations of previous research, which usually holds a relatively general perspective on innovation problems.

Business Models and Advanced Additive Manufacturing strategies for better sustainability

This article explores the impact of Additive Manufacturing (AM) on business models in the context of manufacturing sustainability. We define two new standards of sustainable business models enabled by AM and discuss their potential advantages in addressing specific manufacturing challenges. The technological advancements brought about by AM have significantly influenced the manufacturing industry, fostering innovation and reshaping market structures and value-creation processes. Notably, AM contributes to sustainability by reducing material waste and transportation costs, establishing itself as a low-impact manufacturing technology. While AM is not positioned to entirely replace traditional manufacturing processes, organizations can leverage its integration with these processes to catalyze business model innovation. To expand the market for AM technologies, it is crucial to examine AM not only from a process and technology perspective but also in terms of its ability to eliminate the need for tooling and dies, which are typically produced through energy-intensive methods. Advanced manufacturing techniques can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, pollution, and time to market, demonstrating AM's potential energy-saving benefits across various sectors.

Employee Loyalty and Performance of Taiwan's Semiconductor Industry: Analysis of TSMC's Business Alliance

Taiwan's semiconductor industry plays a critical role in the global economy with its technological innovation, efficient manufacturing, and market leadership, profoundly shaping the global semiconductor landscape. It explores whether there is a positive correlation between employee loyalty and corporate performance and further examines if the parent-subsidiary relationship or business alliance with TSMC or UMC influences the relationship between employee loyalty and corporate performance. The study compiles data from Taiwan’s semiconductor industry, with the upstream comprising IP design and IC design, the midstream including IC manufacturing, wafer fabrication, related testing equipment, reticle masks, and chemicals, and the downstream covering IC packaging and testing, IC modules, and IC distribution. Data from 2005 to 2020, comprising 1015 valid data, were used. Correlation and regression analyses were conducted to observe the relationship between employee loyalty and corporate performance. The study aims to deeply investigate the impact of employee loyalty on the performance of Taiwanese semiconductor companies, especially considering the scenarios of consortium and business alliance cooperation. Through literature review and empirical analysis, the study assesses how employee loyalty affects the performance indicators of semiconductor companies and explores the moderating role of consortium and business alliance cooperation in this impact. By delving into employee loyalty in Taiwan’s semiconductor sector, this study aims to provide practical recommendations for human resource management strategies and consortium cooperation decisions to promote the sustainable development of Taiwanese semiconductor companies. The findings reveal a negative correlation between the average seniority and turnover rate of employees and performance variables, while employee growth rate shows a positive correlation in upstream and midstream companies but a negative correlation overall. The results vary slightly across the upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors. In terms of business alliance effects, companies with business ties to TSMC exhibit a moderating effect on the relationship between employee loyalty and performance variables.

Wearable System Integrating Dual Piezoresistive and Photoplethysmography Sensors for Simultaneous Pulse Wave Monitoring.

Wearable, flexible piezoresistive pressure sensors have garnered substantial interest due to their diverse applications in fields such as electronic skin, robotic limbs, and cardiovascular monitoring. Among these applications, arterial full pulse waveform monitoring stands out as a critical area of research. The emergence of piezoresistive pressure sensors as a prominent tool for capturing pulse waveforms has led to extensive investigations. However, the lack of a linear response while achieving high sensitivity, limited compactness of signal collection systems, and scaling issues are a few potential causes of the gap between research advances and technology market readiness. Here, we present a scalable dual piezoresistive sensor that uses two complementary resistance-changing mechanisms to balance the trade-off between linear response and high sensitivity. This synergic design enables excellent sensitivity of 8.4 kPa-1 and near linear pressure response. It boasts a fast response time of 95/145 ms for loading and unloading at a pressure of 10.1 kPa. The durability tests, encompassing nearly 5000 two-stage compression cycles, validate the reliable performance of the sensor, even after prolonged use. Leveraging these performance metrics, we developed a high-resolution and compact signal collection device capable of accurately detecting the three distinct peaks associated with the full pulse waveform, including the systolic and reflected diastolic peaks. Moreover, the signal acquisition system incorporates a photoplethysmography sensor, which, when paired with the dual piezoresistive sensor, offers new insights into localized vascular health monitoring. The unique feature of our approach is its ability to perform localized vascular monitoring using multiple sensors placed on different veins. The simultaneous detection of forward- and backward-going pulse waves at the body extremities allows for a comprehensive evaluation of localized vascular health, which is not achievable with a single sensor. Finally, the comparison of wrist pulse waveforms between the compact signal collection device and a standard sourcemeter (such as the Keithley 2460) confirmed that the wearable sensing system is on par with conventional sourcemeters in terms of capturing the typical details of the full pulse waveform (i.e., systolic peak, dicrotic notch, and diastolic peak). This validation underscores the reliability and effectiveness of the developed wearable sensing system for practical and continuous pulse waveform monitoring.

A Review on Research of Prefabricated Building Costs: Exploring Collaborations, Intellectual Basis, and Research Trends

This analysis provides a comprehensive overview of current research regarding prefabricated construction costs, explained under three main categories: collaboration, intellectual basis, and research trends. The collaboration network covers country, institution, and journal distribution. Intellectual basis includes a cited journal, cited reference, and cited author, while research trends cover research category, keyword and keyword cluster analysis, and cited reference cluster. Through bibliometric analysis, we find that this field has garnered significant attention in the academic community and has developed rapidly. China dominates the field of prefabricated construction, with Curtin University, Chongqing University, and Deakin University being the leading research institutions, while Automation in Construction is the most cited journal. Although technology integration is widely regarded as a key means of cost optimization, its high implementation costs and complexity have limited its widespread application. The challenges of technology integration lie in the need to address high capital costs, complex management practices, and the demand for advanced technology integration, which have become significant barriers to the promotion of prefabricated construction. Moreover, current research also focuses on how to enhance risk control and management practices in cost management to promote sustainable development. Future research will focus on green and sustainable technologies, multidisciplinary engineering, energy and fuel, construction technologies to optimize prefabricated construction techniques, advance low-carbon building practices, and improve decision analysis and risk management. The key factors influencing costs include technological factor, policy factors, market and environmental factors, and organizational management. By systematically controlling these factors, cost pressures can be effectively alleviated, construction efficiency improved, and the sustainability of prefabricated buildings enhanced. This study not only provides a comprehensive analysis of the current state and trends in research on the costs of prefabricated construction but also highlights the critical role of technological innovation, policy optimization, and interdisciplinary collaboration in promoting the sustainable development of prefabricated construction globally.

The Extent of Participation and Empowerment of Rural Women in Lac Cultivation in Koderma District of Jharkhand, India

Lac cultivation in Koderma District, Jharkhand, offers a unique pathway for empowering rural women, serving as a significant source of income and socio-economic upliftment. This review examines the depth of women’s participation in various stages of lac production, from inoculation to processing, and how their involvement translates into empowerment. Despite facing challenges like gender discrimination, limited access to resources, and market constraints, women in Koderma have demonstrated resilience and adaptability. Lac cultivation has provided them with financial independence and enhanced social recognition and decision-making power within their households and communities. Initiatives by the government and NGOs have played a critical role in facilitating this shift, offering training, market access, and financial support to enable women to break socio-cultural barriers. However, for sustained empowerment, addressing the existing gaps in technology access, market linkage, and equitable resource distribution is essential. This article aims to explore lac cultivation's role in empowering rural women in Koderma District, Jharkhand, by examining their participation in the production process and its impact on their socio-economic upliftment (Pal G., 2011). It aims to highlight women's challenges, the contributions of government and NGO initiatives, and the need for improved policies, technology, and market access to ensure sustained empowerment and equitable participation in the lac industry.

THE ROLE AND SIGNIFICANCE OF INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE CONDITIONS OF DEVELOPING THE NATIONAL ECONOMY OF THE COUNTRY

The purpose of the article is to study the theoretical and practical aspects of the development of international technology transfer. It has been established that today the latest technologies and innovations affect all spheres of the national economy. Participation in the international transfer of technologies becomes a necessary and imperative condition for the existence of any production, not only at the state level, but also at the global level. That is why state support for innovative activities, namely the promotion of research and development, affects the socio-economic development of modern society. The functioning and development of the world economic system takes place under the influence of the processes of integration and globalization, which leads to the acceleration of the movement of capital, financial and labor resources, goods and the growth of the intensity of information exchange. Due to the accumulation of scientific and technical potential in a number of economically developed countries, it is knowledge, intelligence and innovation that become the main driving force behind the success of individual companies in these countries in the global economy. Today, modern companies enter into a competitive struggle not so much for the level of development of the production structure and its volumes, as for the level of available innovations on the global technology market. Today, domestic science is on the brink of disaster, this state is explained by the economic crisis that occurred against the background of the military aggression of our northeastern "neighbor". In Ukraine until 2022, there were negative processes associated with the development of scientific and technological developments, as evidenced by numerous studies of the dynamics of the share of R&D expenditures in GDP, it is obvious that in today's conditions this is an unacceptable trend and the state should make maximum efforts for practical and rapid accumulation of such a sector of the national economy as science. It has been proven that Ukraine should focus on the specifics of the development of international legal regulation and guarantees in the field of technology transfer, from the point of view of international obligations. Since even those norms of international regulations implemented in domestic legislation do not provide full guarantees for the formation and development of a transparent and fair international technology transfer.

Customer Satisfaction and Brand Loyalty in the Petrol Bike Market: A Study on Young Riders' Preferences and Expectations

Introduction: Satisfaction is a person's feelings of pleasure or disappointment resulting from a comparison of a product's perceived performance with expectations. As the definition indicates, satisfaction is a function of perceived performance and expectations. If the performance does not meet the customer's expectations, the customer is dissatisfied. If the performance exceeds expectations, the customer is very satisfied or happy. There has been a noticeable shift in the petrol bike market from a buyer's market to a seller's market, with plenty of choice. Players have to operate on various fronts such as pricing, technological product design, productivity, after-sales service, marketing and distribution. In the short term, the market shares of individual producers are sensitive to capacity, product acceptance, prices and competitive pressures from other producers. Methods: The research approach used is quantitative research approach in which each of the statements and questions have been provided with certain scores. The total of 123 respondents were taken to conduct the research. A structured questionnaire was designed based on five-point Likert scale. Findings: In terms of gender, the male population (89.4%) was greater than female population (10.6%). In accordance of age, the majority of people where from age group 18-25 (71.5%). According to the collected data (49.6%) of respondents ride their bike daily. Conclusion: According to the report, petrol bikes are most popular among young people, particularly from manufacturers such as Hero, Honda, Bajaj and KTM. Many users are satisfied with their bikes and would suggest them to others, but they believe they may be improved in terms of speed, fuel efficiency, noise, and lighting. Companies can increase customer satisfaction by enhancing these elements. Focusing on these improvements and marketing to young male riders may help these brands flourish.

General Exceptions in the Digital Trade Environment: Challenges and Reforms under Article 20 of GATT and Article 14 of GATS

With the rapid development trend of digital trade today, this article introduces the legal interpretation of Article 20 of GATT and Article 14 of GATS. Firstly, it explains the application standards of this provision in the WTO. Secondly, it combines existing judgments and digital trade laws issued by international organizations to explain the current situation and shortcomings of the application of digital trade in the provision. The article also discusses how digital trade dynamics such as data flow, privacy concerns, and cross-border service delivery complicate the application of these established trade rules. Finally, the article proposes a series of recommendations aimed at refining the interpretation and development of trade laws to better accommodate the unique demands of the digital economy. These suggestions include the need for clearer definitions of key terms within the GATT articles, the establishment of a more robust framework for digital trade within the WTO, and the promotion of international cooperation to create harmonized standards that facilitate digital trade while protecting consumer and national interests. Through these measures, the article advocates for a more adaptive and forward-looking approach by the WTO to ensure that global trade regulations keep pace with technological advancements and market transformations.

Can sustainable finance promote manufacturing green transition trapped in financing dilemma? The influence mechanism of green technology innovation, technology market and government guidance

ABSTRACT Sustainable finance (SF) has become a potential financing channel for the manufacturing sector because green finance has intensified the transition financing dilemma for brown sectors. This study investigates whether SF can promote green transition in the manufacturing sector (MT) under this financing dilemma, and the role of green technology innovation (GTI), the technology market (TM), and government guidance (GVG) in such a relationship. Using the data from 30 Chinese provinces from 2011 to 2020, this study first constructs comprehensive evaluation indicator systems for SF and MT and then applies the chain-mediation model and moderated chain-mediation model. The findings show that SF has a significantly positive influence on MT. The influence mechanism demonstrates that GTI-TM is a vital influence channel for SF to promote MT. GVG can moderate the chain-mediation effect of GTI and TM. These findings have important implications for promoting MT through SF.

Dependence and information flow among U.S technology industries

ABSTRACT The technology sector serves as a fundamental pillar for all industry sectors in the economy, playing a central role in driving worldwide economic growth. It particularly distinguishes itself in the U.S., representing approximately one-third of the global technology market. However, the technology sector is not a homogenous group of similarly focused companies, its industries vary significantly in their characteristics. This paper analyzes the relationships among U.S. technology industries defined by the Global Industry Classification Standard using Vine copulas and transfer entropy. It spans 1 January 2010–31 January 2024, to clarify intra-sectoral heterogeneity and identify key industries predicting the performance of others. Our findings highlight the predictive power of the semiconductor industry, with significant information transmission to all other industries. Contrarily, the flow in the opposite direction is significant in only 3 of 5 cases. The identification of semiconductors’ central role is particularly valuable for both retail and institutional investors concentrating on technology stocks, as it may indicate future developments in the entire sector. Moreover, due to the industry’s global importance, shocks in the semiconductor industry could propagate across the entire technology sector, leading to broader economic instability. Therefore, the semiconductor industry should be closely monitored by the policymakers too.

Prediction of the Technology Stock Market in American: based on Apple, Microsoft and Netflix

Abstract. Stock market has been and will always be the central of the financial market. It is also a leading indicator of the economy react before the business cycle. Thus, predicted the trend of the stock market should be considered by market participants, policymakers and academicians. Simultaneously, technology stock market is gradually dominating the market. Under such a background, this paper will forecast the trend of the technology stock market based on a few technology companies, which are highly weighted in the technology industry, via the Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) model. This study has successfully predicted the price of the technology stock market, which the predicted outcome is a close match to the actual price. The trend of the technology market analyzed by the ARIMA model with first order difference parameters, is going upward. The result represents American business cycle is undergoing a transition from contraction phase to recovery phase to some extent.

The Tipping Points of Video Conferencing Solutions

ABSTRACT Video conferencing solutions have been used to support remote work and distance education but have not yet been widely adopted. This study aims to contribute to the development and proliferation of video conferencing solutions for remote work and education by analyzing consumer preferences. For this purpose, a survey of 1,018 people was conducted in July and August 2021 in Korea. As the use of video conferencing became enforced due to COVID-19, the analysis reflected previous user experiences. In addition, various scenario-specific market share simulations were performed, assuming future video conferencing solutions. The survey results showed that several factors, including technology attributes, cost, and market share, influence consumers’ choice of video conferencing solutions. The survey also found that consumers have asymmetric preferences regarding video conferencing solutions depending on their previous experience. Finally, the study identified tipping points companies could use to gain a significant market share.

Consumer Protection in Business Law: Conflict of Norms and its Implications under Article 18 of Law No. 8 of 1999 on Consumer Protection

Consumer protection is an important aspect of business law that often clashes with the principle of freedom of contract. This paper analyzes the conflict between Article 18 of the Consumer Protection Law (UUPK) and Article 1320 of the Civil Code (KUHPerdata) in the context of consumer protection in Indonesia. The norm conflict arises mainly in the use of standard clauses in standard contracts, which can harm consumers. John Rawls' theory of justice and Gustav Radbruch's theory of legal certainty are used to understand how the law can balance the interests of consumer protection and freedom of contract. In addition, technological developments and globalization also complicate the application of GCPL in electronic and cross-border transactions. The author suggests several legal strategies to address this conflict, including revision of laws, integration of technology, and harmonization of international law. In conclusion, effective consumer protection requires a balance between substantive justice and legal certainty and adaptation to technological change and market dynamics.

A leadership and policy development model for driving operational success in tech companies

In the fast-evolving landscape of technology companies, leadership plays a critical role in shaping operational policies that align with long-term business goals. This review introduces a leadership and policy development model designed to drive operational success in technology-driven organizations. The model emphasizes the importance of visionary, collaborative, and data-driven leadership in developing and implementing operational policies that not only enhance day-to-day efficiency but also support sustainable growth and innovation. The framework is built around key leadership pillars, including visionary leadership that sets a clear operational direction, collaborative leadership that fosters cross-functional engagement, and data-driven leadership that leverages analytics to inform policy decisions. It highlights the process of policy creation and implementation, beginning with an assessment of existing operational challenges, followed by the development of scalable policies that align with business strategies. The model also incorporates agile leadership, which promotes adaptability in response to rapid technological advancements and market shifts, ensuring that policies remain relevant and effective. Moreover, the model focuses on promoting operational innovation by embedding policies that encourage research and development, cross-department collaboration, and continuous improvement. Leaders are encouraged to integrate Lean and Agile methodologies within policies to streamline processes, reduce inefficiencies, and improve overall operational performance. Through real-world case studies and applications, this review demonstrates how technology companies can benefit from leadership that actively shapes policies to foster operational excellence. The proposed model serves as a strategic tool for tech leaders, helping them align operational policies with long-term objectives, drive innovation, and maintain competitive advantage in the global market. By adopting this leadership-driven policy approach, tech companies can enhance their ability to scale effectively and sustain operational success in an ever-changing environment.

The Impact of E-commerce Live Streaming on Consumer Decision-Making: A Case Study of Taobao

This study examines the impact of e-commerce live streaming on consumer decision-making, focusing on the role of head anchors, represented by Taobao anchor Li Jiaqi. Driven by external factors such as technological innovation, market competition, and epidemics, live e-commerce broadcasting has rapidly risen and changed traditional shopping. This study first describes the technological basis of e-commerce live streaming, including the support of real-time interaction and personalized recommendation by 5G network and artificial intelligence. Subsequently, it analyzes how consumer engagement, interactivity, and anchor influence in e-commerce live streaming affect consumer behavior in the stages of awareness, consideration, purchase decision, and experience. Taking Li Jiaqi as an example, the role of anchors in enhancing users’ trust, accelerating purchase decisions, and fostering consumer loyalty is investigated. This study summarizes the future trends of e-commerce live streaming, including the impact of multi-platform layout and improved content quality on the industry ecology.

Transforming Challenges Into Opportunities: The Role Of Accounting Systems And Technology In MSME Performance Post-COVID-19, Enhanced By Market Innovation

This research explores the impact of technology adoption on the performance of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the post-COVID-19 landscape, with a particular focus on the moderating role of market innovation. Utilizing a Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) approach, data was collected from MSMEs to evaluate the relationships among technology adoption, market innovation, and business performance. The findings reveal that technology adoption has a significant positive effect on MSME performance, contributing to operational efficiency and improved customer engagement. However, contrary to expectations, market innovation does not significantly moderate this relationship. This suggests that the immediate benefits of technology adoption are sufficient to drive performance improvements without the need for market innovation to enhance these effects. The research highlights the importance for MSMEs to prioritize technology adoption as a strategy for resilience and growth in the wake of the pandemic, while market innovation can be pursued as a complementary initiative for long-term competitiveness. The study provides valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners aiming to support the recovery and development of MSMEs in Indonesia.

Maintaining Agricultural Production Profitability—A Simulation Approach to Wheat Market Dynamics

Profitability is a complex notion, intertwined with theoretical, socio-economic, and modern economic considerations. While traditionally linked to monopoly advantages, contemporary views broaden this to include shareholder value creation. In agriculture, profitability faces impediments such as rising input costs, market volatility, and economic disparities, emphasizing technological innovation, market conditions, and policy as crucial determinants. This study presents an econometric simulation model to analyze and forecast wheat production profitability in Poland from 2023 to 2027, providing insights into production efficiencies, market dynamics, and policy impacts. Using a system of recursive equations, the model forecasts profitability, integrating econometric techniques with expert insights. It examines variables like resource use, production levels, and price changes, validated through FADN data. The findings reveal that price relations and production efficiencies are the key to profitability. The model highlights market volatility, particularly through “price scissors”, as the main factor influencing profitability. Favorable price conditions significantly boost profitability and incentivize production. The model is a critical tool for analyzing wheat profitability, highlighting the influence of market and policy changes. Future work could extend the model’s use to other regions or crops, incorporating advanced technologies to improve accuracy. This study offers valuable insights for agricultural economics, aiding stakeholders in strategic decision-making.

Technological shocks and stock market volatility over a century

This paper provides a novel perspective on the innovation-stock market nexus by examining the predictive relationship between technological shocks and stock market volatility using data over a period of more than 140 years. Utilizing annual patent data for the U.S. and a large set of economies to create proxies for local and global technological shocks and a mixed-sampling data (MIDAS) framework, we present robust evidence that technological shocks capture significant predictive information regarding future realizations of stock market volatility, both in- and out-of-sample and at both the short and long forecast horizons. Further economic analysis shows that investment portfolios created by the volatility forecasts obtained from the forecasting models that incorporate technological shocks as predictors in volatility models experience significantly lower return volatility in the out-of-sample horizons, which in turn helps to improve the risk-return profile of those portfolios. Our findings present a novel take on the nexus between technological innovations and stock market dynamics and pave the way for several interesting avenues for future research regarding the role of technological innovations on asset pricing tests and portfolio models.

A New Entrepreneurial Opportunity - The Commercial Viability of Recycling and Processing Wasted Food

Abstract: Food waste is a serious problem faced by today's society, leading not only to wasted resources but also to negative environmental and economic impacts. In order to solve this problem, a business model that uses wasted food resources to produce animal feed and agricultural fertilisers has attracted much attention. The aim of this paper is to overview the feasibility of this business model and discuss it in depth. Firstly, this paper analyses the global and Chinese food waste situation. It is estimated that about 13 billion tonnes of food are wasted globally every year, and the problem of food waste is also growing in China. Rapid urbanisation and changes in dietary structure are among the main reasons for the increase in food waste in China. The paper then analyses the impact of market demand and policy support on the business model. With the emphasis on environmental protection and sustainable development, the demand for environmentally friendly products is increasing, providing favourable conditions for the development of this business model. Meanwhile, government policy support is also an important factor in promoting the development of the business model. Finally, this paper assesses the feasibility and sustainability of the business model. Although there are some challenges associated with this model, such as technological innovation and marketing, it is expected to be successful and contribute to solving the food waste problem through the joint efforts of the government, enterprises and the community.