The availability of a flexible and configurable base infrastructure is one of the main advantages of agile virtual teams [11]. Virtual team
may allow people to collaborate with more productivity at a distance [12]. Virtual teams reduce time-to-market [13]. Lead time or time to
market has been generally admitted to be one of the most important keys for success in manufacturing companies [14]. A potential
advantage of virtual teams is their ability to digitally or electronically unite experts in highly specialized fields working at great distances
from each other [15]. Virtual teams are enlightening and managing creativity [16] and useful for projects that require cross-functional or
cross boundary skilled inputs [17].
Nader
Ale Ebrahim holds a PhD degree in Technology Management from the Department of
Engineering Design and Manufacture, Faculty of Engineering, University of
Malaya. He holds a Master of Science in the Mechanical Engineering from the
University of Tehran with distinguished honors. He also has over 19 years of
experience in the establishment of the R&D departments in different
companies, heading projects as the project director and project coordinator and
implementing knowledge based system in the R&D department. His current
research interest focuses on E-skills, Research Tools, Bibliometrics and
managing virtual NPD teams in SMEs’ R&D centers. His papers/articles have
published and presented in the several journals and conferences.
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