Table of Contents

1 Introduction: A Framework For Understanding
TM activities and tools
Definition
The TM framework to set the context
TM activities behind technological capabilities
TM tools
Cases illustrating different TM system configurations

PART I: Technology Management Activities
2 Acquisition
Introduction
Internal acquisition: R&D
R&D processes
External technology acquisition
External acquisition processes
Case study

3 Exploitation
Introduction
Commercialization/marketing
Marketing processes
Technology transfer
Technology utilization
Utilization processes
Case study

4 Identification
Introduction
Definition
Identification processes
Case studies

5 Learning
Introduction
Definition
Learning processes
Case study

6 Protection
Introduction
Definition
Protection processes
Case study

7 Selection
Introduction
Definition
Selection processes
Case study

PART II: Technology Management Tools
8 Patent Analysis
Introduction
Where and why it is used
Process
Case study

9 Portfolio Management
Introduction
Where and why it is used
Process
Case study

10 Roadmapping
Introduction
Where and why it is used
Process
Case study

11 S -curve
Introduction
Where and why it is used
Process
Case study

12 Stage-gate
Introduction
Where and why it is used
Process
Case study

13 Value Analysis/Value Innovation
Introduction
Where and why it is used
Process
Case studies

14 Resources For Tools
EU sources
University sources
Academic books
Professional associations’ websites and publications
Commercial company websites
Some useful links

15 Conclusion: linking TM activities with TM tools