ENDOGENOUS TECHNOLOGICAL SKILLS IN MACHINE MANUFACTURERS FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

Abstract

This research addresses the problem of the competitiveness of manufacturers of machines for the automotive industry. It characterizes the difficulties in developing design and development capabilities to adapt products to the requirements of customers.
The approach proposed for this problem is knowledge management; linked to the capacity developed by the company to adapt to market dynamics and generate advantages over other bidders.
The study of small&mediam company is based on the impact it generates on the economy. Companies, through their formal and informal learning processes, develop static and dynamic endogenous competencies. Static competencies are made up of the set of technological and organizational knowledge and skills. Dynamic competencies are those acquired by the company through its interaction with the context (Yoguel, 1996).
The hypothesis is raised that the company that systematically applies its endogenous technological competences, in the design of products or processes, improves its competitiveness and its economic results in the face of the demands of global markets. In this way, the consequent loss of market and the extinction of its participation in the productive chain in the sector of the economy to which it belongs is reduced. The research is qualitative of an exploratory nature through the case study to determine the incidence on competitiveness is determined by incorporating innovations in their products. The results of this research will contribute to the company's management system, to the knowledge of the sector and the processes to develop competitive advantages.