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Modeling and Ranking Critical Success Factors in the Transfer of Emerging Technologies: An Industry 4.0 Perspective
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N. Moghadam   , Y. Gholipourkanani , F. Harsej , R. Rezaeyan |
| Department of Industrial Engineering, Qa. S.C., Islamic Azad University,Qaemshahr |
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| The successful transfer of emerging technologies is a crucial enabler for strengthening technological capabilities and competitiveness in the era of Industry 4.0. This study develops an integrated framework for identifying and prioritizing the critical success factors (CSFs) that determine the effectiveness of international technology transfer projects. Using a survey of 90 experts from technology transfer facilitation firms, a combination of advanced decision-making techniques—including Fuzzy Delphi, Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), DEMATEL, and VIKOR—was applied, supported by MATLAB, SmartPLS, and WarpPLS. The findings reveal that effective communication, project team maturity, managerial competence, and feasibility assessment represent the most influential drivers of transfer success. Complementary factors such as strategic alignment, socio-cultural considerations, human resources, infrastructure readiness, and managerial support also exert significant impact. Moreover, the study highlights that the complexity of technology transfer varies with market and product novelty, underlining the necessity of context-specific strategies. This research contributes by proposing a ranked and integrative framework of CSFs and their interdependencies. The framework not only advances theoretical understanding of technology transfer under Industry 4.0 but also provides actionable guidance for practitioners to improve efficiency, minimize resource losses, and enhance sustainable competitiveness in international markets. |
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| Keywords: Emerging Technology, Industry 4.0, Technology Transfer, Critical Success Factors, Multi-Criteria Decision-Making |
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Type of Study: Research |
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Accepted: 2025/10/9 | Published: 2025/10/1
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