Technological Map as Tool for Technology and Knowledge Management

Abstract

Basic guidelines for the preparation of a technological map for structured companies are presented. Technological Map (TechMap) seeks to be a "Tool" for monitoring, pursuit, visualization and supervision of the knowledge and technologies in companies. Methodology used for TechMap creation originates a basic structure that allows its implementation for many structured companies with necessary flexibility for future organizational changes. Three main characteristics of technology are considered in this paper for TechMap creation; knowledge, tools and work process. The need to create a TechMap in companies to improve the technological management, increase the competitiveness and take advantage of to the maximum the personnel's competitions is developed when the steps for the creation of TechMap are explained. TechMap in engineering management is analyzed emphasizing its implementation in engineering design.