June 2010

Measuring innovation capability in technology-focused development

Measuring innovation capability in technology-focused development

Research paper published in Proceedings of the 17th International Product Development Management Conference IPDM. Abstract Product development in the aerospace industry is associated with relatively long lead times and product lifecycles, which means that it takes years and even decades to find out if a novel product or technology concept...

Embracing risk to pursue product innovation in automotive industry

Embracing risk to pursue product innovation in automotive industry

Research paper published in Proceedings of the 17th International Product Development Management Conference IPDM. Abstract A company’s ability to successfully introduce radically new products and services is a key success factor for sustaining competitive advantage. This is particularly true for the automotive industry, where smaller manufacturers with niche products struggle...