In this paper, we report on the results of a large-scale study about typical front-end-related innovation practices in 553 Japanese mechanical and electrical engineering companies. We explore typical activities concerning the generation and assessment of new product ideas, the reduction of...

This paper presents a literature review discussing empirical as well as conceptual papers concerning the CTO — the Chief Technology Officer — his tasks, responsibilities and authority and his relations with other corporate functions. It further presents first results of a CTO survey...

This book provides a profound overview of Japanese ways of managing innovation, looking at various relevant levels such as strategy, processes, organization, culture and implementation. Within this framework, contributions by both researchers and practitioners deal with aspects such as the fuzzy...

Für die Gestaltung von Innovationsprozessen sind insbesondere die frühen Phasen von entscheidender Bedeutung. Das vorliegende Buch gibt einen umfassenden praxisorientierten Einblick in diese frühen Phasen, die auch als "fuzzy front end" bezeichnet werden. Von Ideenquellen für Innovationen...

Die frühen Phasen des Innovationsprozesses -- Bedeutung und Charakteristika der frühen Phasen des Innovationsprozesses -- Anstöße für Innovationen -- Technologiebeobachtung -- Methoden zur Sicherstellung von Kundenorientierung in den frühen Phasen des Innovationsprozesses --...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore fuzzy front end (FFE) of new product development (NPD) in Japanese manufacturing companies and report on the key factors for success with regard to the front end activities of NPD. Design/methodology/approach – On the basis of the literature...

Dealing with knowledge intensive business services (KIBS) has become an important strategy for many firms. Services that heavily rely on professional knowledge are needed by Japanese manufacturing corporations (JMCs) for solving different problems. This article explores the impact of the...

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In this study of new product development projects, the fuzzy front end of innovation was explored. The new product development process has multiple stages, so two types of fuzzy front end impacts on the success of new product development were examined: (1) a direct impact and (2) an indirect...

Die frühen Phasen der Produktentwicklung umfassen alle Aktivitäten vor Beginn der eigentlichen Entwicklung, z. B. Ideenfindung und -bewertung und Projektplanung. Sie haben erhebliche Auswirkungen auf Kosten, Dauer und Erfolg und sind daher sowohl aus der Forschungs- als auch aus der...