TOM Publications in Technology Management and Entrepreneurship
Research at the Chair of Technology & Operations Management (TOM) in the area of Technology Management and Entrepreneurship:
In this research stream we examine technology management and entrepreneurship from both a theoretical as well as from a practical perspective. We study de-facto standardization processes using mathematical models for the adoption dynamics of networked technologies. While not a new phenomena as such, we incorporated a consumer choice model and explicitly took into account the role converters.
We also progressed a book project on entrepreneurship entitled “Nurturing Science-based Ventures: An International Case Perspective” where we present case studies of more than 30 businesses in scientific fields such as biotechnology, biomedicine, high-tech engineering and information technology.
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Journal Articles
Lacroix, R., A. Timonina-Farkas and R. W. Seifert (2022) “Benefiting from Additive Manufacturing Across the Product Life Cycle,” forthcoming in Operations Research Perspectives.
Isaksson O. H. D., M. Simeth and R. W. Seifert (2016) “Knowledge Spillovers in the Supply Chain: Evidence from the High Tech Sectors,” Research Policy, Vol. 45 (3), pp. 699-706.
Seifert, R.W., J.-S. Tancrez and I. Biçer (2016) “Dynamic Product Portfolio Management with Life Cycle Considerations,” International Journal of Production Economics, Vol. 171, pp. 71-83.
Liao, S. and R. W. Seifert (2015) “On the Optimal Frequency of Multiple Generation Product Introductions,” European Journal of Operational Research, Vol. 245 (3), pp. 805-814.
Leleux, B. F. and R. W. Seifert (2009) “Pièges Mortels pour Jeunes Pousses High-Tech,” L’Expansion Entrepreneuriat, (3), September 2009, p.51-55.
Varé, A. X. and R. W. Seifert (2009) “Third-party Provision of Conversion Technologies in Network Markets,” Journal of Technology Management and Innovation, Vol. 4 (2),
Seifert, R. W. and Varé A. X. (2009) “Adoption of Network Technologies in the Presence of Converters,” Economics of Innovation and New Technology, Vol. 18 (1), pp. 69-91.
Varé, A. X. and Seifert, R. W. (2008) “Contextual and Tactical Changes In Standards Wars: What Consequences for “Winners”?,” International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management (IJITM), Vol. 5 (4), pp. 447-474.
Seifert, R. W. and A. X. Varé (2008) “Fighting Technology Standards Competitions: Adapting to New Rules,” IMD – Perspective for Managers, No. 158, June 2008.
Seifert, R. W. and B. F. Leleux (2007) “Shape Up Your Technology Start-Ups! Or How to Avoid the Most Common Management Problem in Early-stage, Science-based Companies,” IMD – Perspective for Managers, No. 153, December 2007.
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Books and Book Chapters
Seifert, R. W., B. F. Leleux and C. Tucci (2008) “Nurturing Science-based Ventures: An International Case Perspective“, ISBN: 978-1-84628-873-9, 787p, Springer
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PhD Dissertations
Varé, A. X., Managing Competing Technology Stardards in the Digital Economy, December 2007
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Public Press Articles
Seifert, R. W. and O. H. D. Isaksson (2013) “The Perks and Pitfalls of Knowledge Diffusion in the Supply Chain,” IMD – Tomorrow’s Challenges, No. 79, October 2013.
Seifert, R. W. (2011) “Cómo encarar el dilema tecnológico,” Clase mundial: Supplement of Manufactura Magazine, November 2011
Seifert, R. W. (2011) “New Technologies, Same Challenges”, Jakarta Post, May 21st, 2011.
Seifert, R. W. (2011) “New Technologies, Same Challenges – The Recurring Issues Facing Technical Managers” IMD – Tomorrow’s Challenges, No. 28, Mai 2011.
Seifert, R. W. and A. X. Varé (2010) “Las nuevas reglas de la competición entre estándares tecnológicos,” Harvard Deusto Business Review, Vol. 192. pp. 67-72, July 2010.
Seifert, R. W. (2010) “Common Traits of Leaders from Logitech, SAP and Swatch – Tapping the talent pool of technical experts,” IMD – Tomorrow’s Challenges, No. 48, June 2010.
Seifert, R. W. and B. F. Leleux (2008) “Shaping Up Technology Start-Ups! Avoiding the Most Common Management Problems in Early-stage, Science-based Companies,”Journal for Convergence, Vol. 9, No. 1, pp. 24-27.
Seifert, R. W. and B. F. Leleux (2008) “Starting it up: Key Management Challenges for Technology Start-ups,” Swiss Style, pp. 24-26, February 2008.
Leleux, B. F. and R. W. Seifert (2007) “Empresas devem antecipar problemas para prosperar,” Epoca Negocios, 3 p., Issue 23, October 2007.
Seifert, R. W. and B. F. Leleux (2007) “Start-up Hiccups: Key Management Challenges for Technology Start-ups,” IMD – Tomorrow’s Challenges, October 2007.
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Registered Teaching Materials
Thiel, J. and R. W. Seifert (2006) “EndoArt SA: Creating and Funding a Medical Technology Start-Up (B)”, IMD-3-1632, IMD, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Thiel, J. and R. W. Seifert (2006) “EndoArt SA: Creating and Funding a Medical Technology Start-Up (A)”, IMD-3-1631, IMD, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Meadows R. and R. W. Seifert (2006) “Covalys: Managing the Companies Growth and Development Strategy”, IMD-3-1719, IMD, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Thiel, J. and R. W. Seifert (2006) “Netcetera (C): Reflections and Outlook”, IMD-3-1672, IMD, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Thiel, J. and R. W. Seifert (2006) “Netcetera (B): Organizing for Sustainable Business Success”, IMD-3-1671, IMD, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Thiel, J. and R. W. Seifert (2006) “Netcetera (A): Hiring an External CEO?”, IMD-3-1670, IMD, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Thiel, J., C. Tucci and R. W. Seifert (2006) “GigaTera Inc: Pulling the Plug?”, IMD-3-1644, IMD, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Thiel, J. and R. W. Seifert (2005) “Lyncée Tec SA: Scaling Up a Technology Venture”, IMD-3-1568, IMD, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Thiel, J. and R. W. Seifert (2005) “AC Immune: Managing Options for Sustained Business Growth”, IMD-3-1560, IMD, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Thiel, J., R. W. Seifert, and C. Tucci (2005) “Sentron at the Crossroads (B)”, IMD-3-1542, IMD, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Thiel, J., R. W. Seifert, and C. Tucci (2005) “Sentron at the Crossroads (A)”, IMD-3-1541, IMD, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Registered Teaching Videos
Seifert, R. W. and J. Pulcrano (2007) “Covalys: Managing the Companies Growth and Development Strategy – The VC Perspective”, IMD-3-1719-V (Video), IMD, Lausanne, Switzerland.
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Other Publications
Isaksson, O. H. D., M. Simeth, R. W. Seifert (2015) “Knowledge Spillovers in the Supply Chain: Evidence from the High Tech Sectors,” Proceeding of EurOMA Annual Meeting, Neuchâtel, June 2015.