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R&D management of Chinese auto industry
(chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2008-04-14 16:57

Engineering competences regarding complete vehicles, systems and modules are assessed against 4 competence levels

(See figure 6)

Figure 6: Competences in the different systems

R&D management of Chinese auto industry

R&D management of Chinese auto industry
Source: Arthur D. Little

After self rating, a competence map is built up to visualize strengths and weaknesses: (See figure 7)

Figure 6: Competences in the different systems

R&D management of Chinese auto industryR&D management of Chinese auto industry
Source: Arthur D. Little 

How to improve R&D management capabilities 

Competencies improvement

Arthur D. Little conducted a workshop for discussion of findings, alignment of results and joint agreement on next steps based on its profound knowledge and proven methodology on technology and competence portfolios.


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