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- Dr. Ashok V Desaiedit
... of a small but growing number of researchers.' During the last decade or so various computer based automation technologies have been introduced in the engineering industry. ... In section two we proed to analyse the level... more
... of a small but growing number of researchers.' During the last decade or so various computer based automation technologies have been introduced in the engineering industry. ... In section two we proed to analyse the level of diffusion of these technologies in India and Korea. ...
Research Interests: India and Automation
Small businesses in India were protected from competition for over 800 product segments. This only led to India's inability to compete in the light engineering sectors.
Small businesses in India were protected from competition for over 800 product segments. This only led to India's inability to compete in the light engineering sectors.
The research study, completed for the World Bank in 1988, examined the impact of import liberalization on competitive dynamics of the machine tools industry in India. It took into account the impact of the spread of computerized... more
The research study, completed for the World Bank in 1988, examined the impact of import liberalization on competitive dynamics of the machine tools industry in India. It took into account the impact of the spread of computerized numerically controlled machine tools on the structure of the industry. Additionally, it examined the impact of learning from imports on the capabilities of local entrepreneurs and their ability to find new business opportunities.
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The study, completed for the World Bank in 1988, studies the impact of liberalization of imports, on competition in the Indian Machine tools industry. At the time, Computerized Numerically Controlled Machine Tools were broadly adopted... more
The study, completed for the World Bank in 1988, studies the impact of liberalization of imports, on competition in the Indian Machine tools industry. At the time, Computerized Numerically Controlled Machine Tools were broadly adopted and impacted the competitive dynamics in the industry. The study investigated how local companies coped with the competition from overseas producers by adapting to local factor endowments and market needs.
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Written in 2008, this paper analyzes the untapped opportunities for fuel efficiency available with existing technologies. Only a fraction of the energy content of fuels is actually utilized. IT-enabled technologies considerably increase... more
Written in 2008, this paper analyzes the untapped opportunities for fuel efficiency available with existing technologies. Only a fraction of the energy content of fuels is actually utilized. IT-enabled technologies considerably increase their utilization. Additionally, only a fraction of fossil fuel reserves is extracted which changed with new technologies that increased the supply of shale oil and natural gas. The paper anticipated the subsequent fall in oil prices.
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The study analyzed the impact of the emergence of computerized numerically machine tools on imports of machine tools into India and their impact on the domestic industry's structure and competition. Field studies in Bangalore, Hyderabad,... more
The study analyzed the impact of the emergence of computerized numerically machine tools on imports of machine tools into India and their impact on the domestic industry's structure and competition. Field studies in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Madras, Pune, Delhi, and Punjab found a far reaching diffusion of knowledge from imports and the emergence of new competitors who customized machine tools to meet the needs of customers.