Technology and innovation management : analysis of the New Zealand plastics industry : technology status, problems and opportunities : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Technology in Production Technology at Massey University

Abstract

The aim of this thesis is to evaluate the status of innovation and technology management in the New Zealand plastics industry using a survey. This thesis provides a comparison of plastics manufacturing capability in New Zealand and in other industrial countries; it also provides an examination of key trends, attitudes and problems within the New Zealand plastics industry to indicate where technology transfer from overseas, or research and development may be required.