Abstract
Energy continues to play a significant role in human lives. Among the indicators that have a major part to play in the consumption of energy is intensity factor. Considering the influence of intensity on energy consumption; its reduction will go a long way in promoting the sustenance of energy supply both locally and internationally. Many activities have been investigated upon that can assist in its reduction. These activities include research and development (R & D), introduction of foreign technology and domestic technology transfer driven activities. This study aims to evaluate these activities with the focus on minimizing energy consumption. A designed integrated model (artificial neural network and data envelopment analysis) that can be used in this regard is established. With South Africa as a case study, the model identified much concentration on foreign technology transfer as a means of energy reduction.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 47-56 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management |
| Volume | 2017 |
| Issue number | JUL |
| Publication status | Published - 2017 |
| Event | European International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management.IEOM 2017 - Duration: 24 Jul 2017 → 25 Jul 2017 |
Keywords
- Domestic technology transfer
- Foreign technology transfer
- Integrated model
- R & D
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Strategy and Management
- Management Science and Operations Research
- Control and Systems Engineering
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
