Advanced technologies and international business: A multidisciplinary analysis of the literature

Advanced digital technologies, such as the Internet of Things, blockchain, big data analytics and augmented reality, are gradually transforming the way multinational firms do business. Due to the extent of this transformation many scholars argue that the integration of these technologies marks the commencement of the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0). However, the question how these advanced technologies impact international business activities needs further attention. To this end, we adopt a multidisciplinary approach to review the related literature in international business (IB), general management, information systems, and operations research. We include the two latter fields, because advanced technologies have received more attention in these bodies of literature. Based on our analysis, we discuss the implications of these technologies for international business. Further, we highlight the drivers of technology utilisation by multinational firms and likely outcomes. We also provide future research avenues.     

唐代雕版印刷的相关文献研究

唐代是我国雕版印刷早期应用与普及的重要时期。本文通过对现存反映唐代雕版印刷的文献进行分阶段研究,对唐代早、中、晚期雕版印刷物的形式、种类,雕版印刷技术水平的高低以及雕版印刷术普及与推广的地区进行论证,为进一步深入研究唐代雕版印刷技术进步与社会发展之间的关系奠定基础。     

基于TOC技术的某印染集团物流流程再造研究

近年来由于贸易磨擦、能源价格上涨、人民币升值、出口退税降低,导致印染行业平均利润率降低到3%左右。某印染集团急需摆脱粗放型的规模扩张模式,通过业务流程再造,优化内部管理,提升盈利能力。     

The rise of 3-D printing: The advantages of additive manufacturing over traditional manufacturing

The use of additive manufacturing technologies in different industries has increased substantially during the past years. Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line that enabled mass production of identical products in the 20^th century. Currently, additive manufacturing enables and facilitates production of moderate to mass quantities of products that can be customized individually. Additive manufacturing technologies are opening new opportunities in terms of production paradigm and manufacturing possibilities. Manufacturing lead times will be reduced substantially, new designs will have shorter time to market, and customer demand will be met more quickly. This article identifies additive manufacturing implementation challenges, highlights its evolving technologies and trends and their impact on the world of tomorrow, discusses its advantages over traditional manufacturing, explores its impact on the supply chain, and investigates its transformative potential and impact on various industry segments.     

基于PB的印刷企业库存管理信息系统的设计与实现

在分析印刷企业库存管理业务流程基础上,采用三层C/S分布式体系结构,以SQL Server 2000为后台数据库平台,采用PowerBuilder开发工具,设计并开发了印刷企业库存管理信息系统,实现了印刷企业库存管理信息化,提高了管理效率和经济效益。     

基于Pajek的3D打印技术专利权人合作分析

近年来,3D打印技术的研究越来越受到关注。本文采用社会网络分析典型工具Pajek,从3D打印技术专利权人的合作角度进行分析,以揭示3D打印技术领域的合作概况,为我国学者寻求战略合作伙伴、抓住机遇发展工业化提供参考。     

江苏3D打印产业融合成长的低成本创新模式及对策研究

低成本创新是处于转型升级过程中制造企业的自发需求。理论与实践证明,3D打印技术能通过“设计与技术”的双轮驱动融合传统制造企业实现低成本创新。基于对江苏地区3D行业典型企业案例分析,总结出3D打印产业融合成长的三种低成本创新模式,并在此基础上从六个方面提出了江苏3D打印产业融合成长的低成本创新对策。     

The emergence of the maker movement: Implications for entrepreneurship research

The maker movement has been touted as a harbinger of the next industrial revolution. Through shared access to tools and digital fabrication technologies, makers can act as producers in the sharing economy and potentially increase entrepreneurship rates, catalyze advanced manufacturing, and spur economic development. We develop a model of the maker movement configured around social exchange, technology resources, and knowledge creation and sharing. We highlight opportunities for studying the conditions under which the movement might foster entrepreneurship outcomes and discuss how research on the maker movement can deepen our understanding of entrepreneurial teams and corporate entrepreneurship.     

微乳液型油墨清洗技术的研究

研究了一种微乳液型油墨清洗剂,分析了清洗剂本身的理化特性,优化了清洗剂的清洗工艺。得出结论,微乳液型清洗剂最佳的清洗时间为5min,最佳的清洗温度为30℃。清洗后,被清洗物表面基本无油墨的残留,清洗效果较好。     

清朝木活字印刷标准——解读《钦定武英殿聚珍版程式》

《钦定武英殿聚珍版程式》是我国古代官方颁布的木活字印刷标准,涉及木活字的材料、加工、质量、管理、制版,以及字体、版式、印刷流程、活字流转使用等内容。该标准是清朝《武英殿聚珍版丛书》大型出版实践的总结,其木活字排版技术与现代印刷排版技术一致,极大地推动了木活字印刷技术在地方和民间的推广以及宋体字的普及。该标准基于水溶性印墨的汉字文化传统和技术条件,由于缺乏金属活字制模、印墨、印刷机械等领域的技术创新,导致了我国古代活字印刷术的衰亡。