Globalization Issues in the Industrial Technology Transfer Supply Chain

This paper from Todd Myers of Ohio University discusses the globalization issues present in the industrial technology transfer supply chain. This paper discusses examples of organizational/national differences in standards, regulations, and societal expectations of technology and how these differences affected a Midwest manufacturing firm. This paper is based on the experience of the author while a senior manager at a multinational firm. In addition, a proposed model and checklist of issues to consider in the global industrial technology transfer supply chain is included.