Technology and the Canadian Forest-product Industries
Author : Roger Hayter
Publisher :
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 48,72 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN :
Technological Progress and Competitiveness in the Canadian Forest Products Industry
Author : Steven Globerman
Publisher : Canadian Forest Service, Science Branch
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 32,96 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN :
Book Description
This report synthesizes current information and expert opinions pertaining to technological innovation & competitiveness and assesses the technological performance of the Canadian forest products sector. The opening chapter examines the process of technological innovation and technology's role in and impact on society. The next chapter assesses the technological capacity of the forest sector and describes some approaches for evaluating the adequacy of research and development funding. Chapter four identifies and discusses features and characteristics of the Canadian forest products sector and market that affect the industry's technological capacity and rate of innovation. The last chapter examines the changing competitive circumstances of the industry and how these conditions are expected to circumscribe the industry's future technological requirements. It also reviews and summarizes findings from previous chapters and reorganizes them into issues and considerations for positioning the forest sector in a knowledge-based global market. The appendix contains an overview of organizations involved in forestry and forest products research and development in Canada.
Technology and the Canadian Forest-product Industries
Author : Roger Hayter
Publisher :
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 48,25 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Forest products industry
ISBN :
Book Description
A Sectoral Approach to Innovation
Author : Science Council of Canada
Publisher : Science Council of Canada
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 17,65 MB
Release : 1987
Category : Forest products industry
ISBN :
Book Description
The forest-products industries are Canada's largest industrial sector andaccount for one job in every seven. This statement is issued to stimulateaction toward an innovation strategy for the forest-product industriesbuilding on a background study of R & D and technological innovation in theseindustries and discussions with a number of industry leaders.
Industry Profile, 1990-91
Author : Canada. Industry, Science and Technology Canada
Publisher :
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 30,73 MB
Release : 1991
Category :
ISBN :
Book Description
The forest products sector is a major component of the Canadian economy. In 1990, industries in the Canadian forest products sector had shipments totalling 38.7 billion and exports of 22 billion. That same year, they contributed 19 billion to Canada's trade balance. The forest products sector is of crucial economic importance to all regions of the country. Over 350 single-industry communities depend on it for their economic well-being. It provides direct employment for almost 300 000 people, including approximately 45 000 people in logging activities. This Industry Profile is one of a series of papers in which Industry, Science and Technology Canada assesses, in a summary form, the current competitiveness of Canada's industrial sectors, taking into account technological, human resource and other critical factors.
Special Study
Author : Science Council of Canada
Publisher :
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 40,13 MB
Release : 1988
Category :
ISBN :
Book Description
Innovation in Forest Harvesting by Forest Products Industries
Author : Canada. Industry, Trade and Commerce. Technology Branch
Publisher : Industry, Trade and Commerce, Technology Branch
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 49,4 MB
Release : 1975
Category : Forest products industry
ISBN :
Book Description
Innovation and Advanced Technology Use in the Canadian Forest Sector
Author : Sona Kollarova
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 20,39 MB
Release : 2014
Category : University of Ottawa theses
ISBN :
Book Description
The forest sector is traditionally viewed as stagnant and non-innovative in comparison to higher-value added industries. The sector is being challenged by environmental, market and consumer changes at home and internationally. To combat these challenges, forestry firms must undergo a transformation in their activities, including their production methods by producing innovative and sustainable products and materials. This involves investing in innovation, advanced technologies and new products. The purpose of this study is to understand the impact of adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies on firm performance in the Canadian forest sector. The study is based on data from the 2007 Survey of Advanced Technology and interviews with technology adopters. The differences between technology adopters and non-adopters in terms of capital investment, R&D, training, management practices and innovation were analyzed. The findings suggest that the adoption of advanced technologies is important for the realizations of innovations. Firms which were both innovative and adopted technology were most likely to report improvements in performance post-adoption.
Canada and the Global Economy
Author : John N. H. Britton
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 29,90 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Science
ISBN : 0773509275
Book Description
An analysis of geographic trends in the Canadian economy studying patterns of development, consumption, shifts in employment, and the locational behavior of industries. The 24 essays written by Canadian economic geographers explore themes in regards to the openness of the Canadian economy, its simple economic geography in regional variation of resources and urban development, its rapid advances in technology, and the role of government in national and international markets. Canadian card order number C96-900023-5. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Forest Products, Part 1
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 18,3 MB
Release : 1996
Category :
ISBN :
Book Description
Presents a profile of the Canadian forest products industry, as part of a series of studies that identify sectors having potential for increased exports and other opportunities leading to jobs and growth. Begins by highlighting industry characteristics, major trends, and issues to be faced; then reviews key points about the industry in the global and North American context, including market share, sources of revenue, human resources, international competition, and financial performance. Changing conditions and industry response to those conditions are also discussed with regard to investment and financing, trade, human resources, technological change, and sustainable development. Concludes with an assessment of the industry's growth prospects.
