Research and development
Research and development is an interconnected dynamic process of basic research, applied research and development research that results in the production of technology and new products being sold. In a single industrial environment, product research and development is typically a unit (R&D(.
Research and development is a continuous process, not a one-time, one-on-one process. Undoubtedly, research is as dynamic as blood in the vein of every nation's economic, social, and cultural life. Today, all activities that lead to improved product quality, new product development, application of advanced technologies, improved production process and cost reduction are all in the form of research and development activities.
Today, R&D activities are no longer a cost, but rather a type of investment, and this is an indicator of investment in the development of businesses and organizations.
The role of research and development is more vital than any other element in moving toward the benefit of science and technology. R&D requires alignment with the changing world. Today's competitive advantage is increasingly dependent on investing in key areas of technology and economizing on innovation through targeted R&D.
The Role and Importance of Research and Development Since the second half of the 20th century, it has been steadily improving. Over the past 50 years, all countries, having recognized the important and decisive role of research in development, have each focused their efforts on enhancing the level of various research indicators.
The mission of productivity growth in the organization is the responsibility of the R&D unit. For this purpose, it is necessary to examine the supply chain unit at any time and to ensure that the components of this supply chain are operational.
Effective and efficient R&D requires both short-term and long-term results. The effort that is to be made is far more than just satisfying the short-term and immediate results, while any small success is the result of a step that must be taken in a long-term, continuous process.
Corporate research and development activities should focus on the best opportunities, opportunities to create new businesses or transform the whole business of the company. In sum, the missions of a R&D unit can be summarized as follows:
- Accurate understanding of the company's current and future strategies
- Discovering and understanding market opportunities and needs
- Discovering new ideas and transforming them into product and business opportunities
- Understand current technology trends and future technologies
- Continuously innovate to create competitive advantage
- Confront threats by maintaining competitive advantage and understanding competitor strategies
- Continuously increase R&D capacity by enhancing the quality of human resources, the level of equipment and machinery, technical and engineering knowledge in the organization
- Transfer and localization of new technologies of steel industry
- Optimizing production and product processes, increasing production, and enhancing the added value of manufactured products
- Research to increase productivity of machinery, machinery, manpower, materials and energy
- Research to improve safety and environmental conditions to move towards sustainable production
Fulfilling the objectives of the R&D unit requires enhancing the value-creating capability of the enterprise through knowledge-based decision-making and scientific management.