UTILIZATION OF PLASTICS WASTE IN ROAD CONSTRUCTION

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SELECTING RIGHT TECHNOLOGY PROVIDERS BUSINESS
PARTNERS FOR TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND APPLICATION
Presented By Dr. R.K. KHANDAL DIRECTOR
SHRIRAM INSTITUTE FOR INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH 19,
UNIVERSITY ROAD, DELHI - 110007 (INDIA) Email
sridlhi_at_vsnl.com Website www.shriraminstitute.o
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Outline
Technology

• Approach Dynamics towards technology
• Technology components
• Technology selection criteria
• Management of technology
• Inputs from technology supplier

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Technology Package
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Management of Technology
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• Role of Partner
• Selection Criteria

Selection of Technology Partners
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Path Forward
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I. TECHNOLOGY

• Approach Dynamics Evolutionary Process
• Approach Dynamics Technology Inputs
• Approach Dynamics Technology Process
• Approach Dynamics Technology Outputs
• Technology Transfer

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Approach Dynamics Evolutionary Process

• The process of development of technology has
  under gone a continuous evolutionary changes over
  the years depending upon the changes in
  requirements, availability of resources and
  awareness about environment ecology
• The evolutionary changes have directly affected
  the approach dynamics in several ways but mainly
  in terms of
• Technology Inputs
• Technology Process
• Technology Outputs

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Approach Dynamics Technology Inputs
Machine Heavy Light Automation Biotech
Materials Selective Collective Sustainability
Alternatives
Work Force Regimental Non-Hierarchical Multi-ra
cial Global

• Changes in approach in line with evolutionary
  developments lead to the approach dynamics
  requiring completely different technology inputs

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Approach Dynamics Technology Process
Process
Process Controls
Process Efficiency
Production Focus
Hardware Focus
Resource Utilisation Focus
Yield
Batch wise
Manual Control
Multi-product Batch wise
On-line Control
Production Rate
Multi-product Continuous
Automation
First Time Pass Rate
Effluent Reduction
Distributed Control System
Green Concepts
Energy Efficiency
Env. Friendly
Fail Safe
Customer Focus
Software Focus
Sustainability Focus
Sustainability Focus

• Production focus to customer focus
• Resource utilization focus to sustainability
  focus
• Hardware focus to software focus

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Approach Dynamics Technology Outputs
PRODUCT
BY-PRODUCT
Quality
Life Cycle
Reduction
Quality Focus
Use Focus
Utilization
Bulk Quality
Purpose Application Specific
Value Addition
Purity
Recycle
Safe Disposal
Impurity Profile
Degradation
Cost Reduction
Residual Control
Cradle -to-Grave
Efficiency Focus
Safety Focus
Disposal Focus
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Technology Transfer

• Input
• Process
• Output

Technology

• Methodology
• Algorithm
• Control Data

Technology Document

• Process
• Product
• Application
• Costs
• Safety Data

Technology Package

• Knowledge
• Research Backup
• Capability to adopt
• Capability to innovate

Technology Transfer

• While selecting a technology, all essential
  components of technology package must be
  understood

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II. TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE

• Technology Package Components
• Feasibility / Acceptability / Adaptability
• Techno-Economic Viability
• Technology Know-How
• Technology Know Why?
• Technology Know All
• Innovation Improvements
• Environment Friendliness Sustainability

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Technology Package Components
Feasibility
Sustainability
Economic/ Technical viability
TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE
Improvement
Know How
Innovation
Know Why
Know All

• Is the package wholesome?

• Is it inline with requirements?

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Feasibility /Acceptability / Adaptability
INPUT
PROCESS
OUTPUT

• Market demand
• Market potential
• Value addition
• Export potential

• Availability
• Sustainability

• Adaptable
• Available resources
• Safety hazards
• scrutiny

• Feasibility important for technology selection
• Must before selecting technology partner

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Techno-Economic Viability
INPUT
PROCESS
OUTPUT

• Affordable
• Value addition for consumer
• Competitive export

• Technology cost
• Equipment cost
• Manpower cost
• Safety cost
• Tech. capability

• Availability cost
• Sustainability
• Necessary skills

• Cost-effectiveness
• can convert potential into demand
• low cost quality product always preferred

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Technology Know-How
INPUT
PROCESS
OUTPUT

• Process Parameters
• Process Conditions
• Process Control
• Control Parameters
• Efficiency Hazards

• Percent Yield
• Percent Purity
• By-products and impurities
• Packing conditions
• Packaging, Storage Handling

• Raw Materials Quality of RMs
• Selection of Raw Materials
• Composition of RMs
• Process Equipment, Space Auxiliaries Utilities

• Important for the adoption of technology as per
  the design and meeting design criteria

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Technology Know Why?
INPUT
PROCESS
OUTPUT

• Batch/continuous sequence of addition of RMs
• A particular way
• A given route

• A given type of raw material (RM)
• A typical composition

• Given Application
• A typical composition

• Important for continuous improvements in terms of
  time, cost, quality, efficiency, safety and
  sustainability

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Technology Know All
INPUT
PROCESS
OUTPUT

• Why a given process
• Why not flexibility
• Carry over reactions
• Algorithm

• With waste
• With by-products
• Failed batches
• Spillages
• Failure on storage and handling
• Enhance shelf-life
• Safety data

• Why this ?
• Why not that ?
• Alternates

• Important for over all success of the technology,
  technology transfer and its adaptation

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Innovation Improvements
INPUT
PROCESS
OUTPUT

• Process modification to
• Minimize batch cycle time
• Maximize productivity
• Minimum hazards
• Green route

• Maximize yield
• Minimize inputs
• Minimize waste
• Reduction of rejections

• Alternate source of RMs
• Alternate process equipment

• Never ending tool for development of newer
  technologies, improved product quality and
  cost-effective product

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Environment Friendliness Sustainability
INPUT
PROCESS
OUTPUT

• Effluent treatment
• Non-hazardous by-products
• Energy-efficiency
• Green route

• Biodegradability and cradle -to - grave approach
• Impact on environment is minimum

• Renewable resource
• Impact on environment due to RM production

• Environment-friendliness has become over riding
  factor and criteria for success of any technology
• While deciding about technology it must be
  ensured

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III. MANAGEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY

• Management of Technology
• Gaps and Inputs from Technology Supplier

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Management of Technology
INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT
Workforce
Machine
Materials
Idea Concept Creativity Emotions Knowledge Persona
lity Experience
Design Capacity Capability Life
FACTORS Geographical Environmental Political Socia
l Religious Demand Profits
Availability Purpose Cost
Quality Availability Hazards Sustainability
Teams Targets Motives
Process Systems Controls
By-product
Product
Waste
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Gaps and Expected Inputs from Technology Supplier
Inputs
Gaps

• Provide product feasibility report
• Preparation of business plan
• Provide competitors details

Lack of market knowledge

• Technical assistance to meet the challenges
• Process/machinery upgradation

Lack of technology upgradation

• Optimization of the process for minimizing the
  rejections
• Best utilization of rejects

High percentage of rejection

• Regular training support

Lack of skill upgradation

• Monitoring of effluents

Adoption of Non eco-friendly process
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Gaps and Expected Inputs from Technology Supplier
Inputs
Gaps

• Selection of process to reduce the pollution
  level

Unable to meet pollution control regulations

• Guidance to adopt GMP GLP

Lack of GMP GLP facilities

• Capability for designing

Frequent change in product

• R D Support

Competition with imported chip material

• Development of alternative resources

Cost-effective quality product

• Application support

Product applications
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IV. SELECTION OF TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS

• Industry Growth Steps Role of Partner
• Technology Transfer Role of Partner
• Selection Criteria

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Industry Growth Steps Role of Partner
REQUIREMENTS
PARTNERS ROLE
? Quality ? Evaluation ? Indigenous
availability ? Inspection ? Cost ? Alternative ?
Substitutes ? Process Technology ? Development
of new process ? Process Conditions and
technology ? Niche products ? New product with
unique ? Cost-effective applications ?
Upgradation of process and technical
selection of machinery ? Customer requirement ?
Application ? Industry trends and ? Development
developments ? Modification ?
Demonstration ? Product differentiation ?
Cost-effectiveness ? Know-how ? Strategy ?
Techno-Commercial Backup ? Unique features ?
Continuous R D
RAW MATERIAL
PROCESSING
VALUE ADDITION
APPLICATION
CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE
MARKET CAPTURE
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Technology Transfer Role of Partner
INNOVATION
TECHNOLOGY
PROVIDER
BUSINESS PARTNER
R D

• While selection of a right technology provider
  business partner is the key, the RD base and
  innovation capability are important for making a
  success of technology transfer
• Technology transfer is the beginning and not the
  end of the whole process

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Role of Partner
Technology
Business Partner
Technology Provider

• Technology Capability
• Technology Support and Backup
• Once-off deal

• Commercial Support
• Technical Support
• Profit Sharing

Scope

• Risk of failure
• Over dependence

• Merger
• Acquisition

Caution

• Long-term relationship
• Strong track record

Selection Criteria

• Complementary
• Synergistic

• A good Technology Provider would be the one with
  potential to be a good business partner vice
  versa

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Selection Criteria
Technology Providers
Industry
Consultants
RD Organization
University
Checklist

• Credibility

• Conflict or Interest

• Prototype

• Scale

• Experiences

• Novelty

• Success Rate

• Viability

• Commitments

• Safeguards

• Expertise

• Application

• Technology must be Proven Adaptable
  Sustainable Patented and Innovative

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Selection Criteria
Business Partner
Financier
Joint Venture
Technology Provider

• Profit making

• Equal stakes
• Common growth plans

• Technology transfer with stakes

Scope
Caution

• Interference

• Dominance

• Merger
• Acquisition

Selection Criteria

• Complementary

• Win-Win situation

• Synergistic

• A good business partner is a friend in need as
  much as an associate to share success

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V. PATH FORWARD
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Path Forward
Technology Provider
Technology
Competitive Edge
Success of Business Partnership
Growth
Advantage
Support
Business Partner

• Technology Provider as Business Partner and vice
  versa is the sustainable option

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