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This study analyzes the Fuzzy Front End (FFE) management process of a multinational company of high-tech services. We evaluate the adherence of the enablers reported in the literature of FFE management in this company's innovation process. We choose, from literature, a framework of FFE's management in order to guide the interviews with managers. The interviews provide information could be possible...
This case study analyzes the development of an incentive system to avoid fiscal evasion. It is named Sao Paulo Tax Invoice. It is an innovative way to use Information Technology (IT) to enforce tax collect in the retail sector. It was started in 2007 by the State of Sao Paulo Treasury. The government stimulates product buyers to ask for a tax receipt, at the checkout on retail stores, by returning...
This paper aim is to analyze the state of the art of the use of remediation technologies for areas contaminated with organochlorine based on a detailed literature review. The remediation technologies considered in this study are bioremediation, phytoremediation, nanotechnology, chemical oxidation, and thermal desorption. This survey has been undertaken as part of an ongoing project entitled Development...
The selection process of remediation technology for a contaminated area can be highly improved by the ability to learn from previous remediation efforts in similar areas. The key factor in this learning is the identification of similar cases based on past experiences. This paper reports a procedure developed to identify similar cases to the Capua Street site, Santo Andre, Brazil, taking the EPAs Cost...
Nanotechnology is growing up in importance due to its application in several industrial sectors. Developed countries have defined research agendas in this area to develop new products and processes to meet future demands. Some of these countries are carrying out prospective studies, roadmaps and technology forecasting to orient their investments. As it regards to investments and ongoing research projects,...
Brazilian auto industry has changed significantly since 2003 by the introduction of the flexible fuel vehicles that can run with any mix of gasoline or sugarcane ethanol. Sugarcane ethanol is a well known renewable fuel and an efficient alternative to fossil fuel due to its high energy yield and also to its great potential for fixing carbon dioxide. Consumers see great opportunity in acquiring a flex...
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