Essays about: "innovation NPD"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 43 essays containing the words innovation NPD.

  1. 16. Determinants of Internal and External Innovation: A Comparative Study on NPD Projects Selection

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Matteo Musolesi; Daniel Pedroletti; [2019]
    Keywords : Innovation Management; Internal and External Innovation; Incremental and Radical Innovation; NPD Project Selection;

    Abstract : A growing body of research is drawing attention to the importance of open innovation and the reasons firms should progressively switch to this paradigm. However, there is still some reluctance to embrace such approach to innovation. READ MORE

  2. 17. Fostering Creativity in New Product Development Teams : Exploring the Impact of Control Systems on Individual Creativity

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Walid Yousef; Jesper Lindberg; [2018]
    Keywords : Decision-Making; Management; New Product Development; Creativity; Innovation; Formal Control Systems;

    Abstract : New product development is crucial for companies to remain strong and competitive in the market. Many companies today have implemented systems for controlling and managing their new product development. READ MORE

  3. 18. Excelling at new products : A Business Case development and Portfolio Management study

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Emma Andreasson; [2018]
    Keywords : New Product development NPD ; Business Case Development; Product Portfolio; Ideation; Innovation development; Stage-Gate system; Strategic alignment; Business Management System BMS ; Positioning Maps; Scorecard System; Project decision making;

    Abstract : The thesis work aimed at developing a framework for portfolio management and business case development that can be used as decision support for a company for new product development. The assignment was to study relevant literature resulting in an aggregated view on this topic and the parameters that impact successful product development. READ MORE

  4. 19. The outsourcing process in an R&D context - A Case Study at GKN Aerospace and Volvo Cars

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Vladimir Adzic; Daniel Ridley; [2017-10-27]
    Keywords : IOCM; NPD; OBA; Opportunism; Outsourcing; R D; SD; Trust; Uncertainty;

    Abstract : Purpose: According to several researchers, outsourcing of R&D activities is on the rise. The outsourcing process in an R&D context differs from other traditional types of outsourcing since it often takes the shape of a project based nature and is therefore generally limited both in time and product quantity (test products, prototypes). READ MORE

  5. 20. REDEFINING THE PURPOSE OF IDEATION: THE IDEA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AS A MOTIVATIONAL TOOL

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Emil-Alexander Georgiev; Giovanni Ioni; [2017]
    Keywords : Idea Management IM ; Idea Management System IMS ; Employee motivation; Front-End of Innovation FEI ; New Product Development NPD ; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Our study revealed that switching the classic IMS process to idea generation, development and lastly evaluation has a strong positive impact on spurring motivation. If the outlined steps are followed and key features, such as the introduction of a cross-functional team, reliance on organizational learning and a network connectivity solution for facilitating the entire process, are integrated then successful long-term innovation is extremely likely. READ MORE