Essays about: "Front End of Innovation"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 62 essays containing the words Front End of Innovation.

1. 11. Thriving towards extreme openness : A way of facilitating Fuzzy front-end activities by using communication technology

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälle

   Author : Leila Mohammed; Matilda Lidén; [2020]
   Keywords : Fuzzy front-end; Open innovation; Social exchange theory; Information and communication technology; Distance based communication;

   Abstract : Purpose – This study has two different purposes. First, we aim to understand and describe the new phenomenon of extreme openness within the area of open innovation by answering the following question: How can this new concept of extreme openness within the Fuzzy front-end be understood and described? The second purpose of this study is to investigate how Fuzzy front-end activities can be held at a distance by answer the following question: Which technology-based communication can facilitate distance-based Fuzzy front-end activities? Method – This study was conducted as an abductive single case-study of the Fuzzy front-end process where extreme openness is performed at a multinational conglomerate company. READ MORE

3. 12. The Composition of a Radical Symphony - An Enquiry into the Possible Relation between Collaborative Design and Idea Quality in the Front End

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Ancuta Boiciuc; Romy Roosken; [2020]
   Keywords : Radical innovation; Front-End of Innovation; Collaborative design; Completeness; Comprehension; Requirements; Expectations; Individual Comprehension; Mutual understanding; Idea Quality; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : This study sheds light on the connection between collaborative design and the qualitative aspect of ideas in the front end of innovation. The purpose is to showcase how subjective factors within collaborative design have an influence on the quality of radical selected ideas. READ MORE

4. 13. Facilitating Innovation of a LargeScale Company with External Startups

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Tesi Hajzeri; [2020]
   Keywords : Innovation Management; Front End Innovation; Commercialization; Startups; External Sourcing;

   Abstract : Along with an increased environmental awareness, companies are encouraged to go through big, internal transformations and look outside of their core businesses. For them to remain competitive, they need to show an urge for external innovation and collaboration with startups. READ MORE

5. 14. Exploring Idea Selection in Innovative Early- Stage Startups : A Framework for Analyzing Ideas in a Lean Development Context

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : EMIL FRÖBERG; [2020]
   Keywords : Front End of Innovation; Idea Selection; New Product Development; Lean Development; startup;

   Abstract : Innovation is a key factor for companies in order to survive in the long-term and to stay competitive. However, it can be challenging to know what ideas (or innovations) to pursue. Large incumbent companies can be slow to innovate, but startups on the other hand, are a great source of innovation. However, many startups fail. READ MORE

6. 15. The Application of Futures Studies in Innovation Processes : Scenario methods as a tool to facilitate flexibility and enable future resilient products

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling

   Author : Linda Eriksson; Lina Simme; [2020]
   Keywords : futures studies; foresight; scenarios; innovation; innovation process; NPD; new product development;

   Abstract : Companies are pressured by dynamic markets and the increase of innovation speed, technology change and shortening of product life cycles. They need to attend to customer demands and ever-changing environmental conditions, policies and regulations set by governments and institutions in order to stay relevant on the market and be allowed to operate. READ MORE