Investments in design play a potentially significant role in new product development (NPD) although there is little … unanimity on the most appropriate or effective design strategy. Previous case-study based studies have identified three … alternative design strategies for NPD: design used as a functional specialism, design used as part of a multi-functional team and …

Investments in design play a potentially significant role in new product development (NPD) although there is little … unanimity on the most appropriate or effective design strategy. Previous case-study based studies have identified three … alternative design strategies for NPD: design used as a functional specialism, design used as part of a multi-functional team and …

Roper S., Youtie J., Shapira P. and Fernandez-Ribas A. Knowledge, capabilities and manufacturing innovation: a USA …-Europe comparison, Regional Studies. This paper presents a comparative analysis of factors contributing to the innovation performance of … external knowledge sources, internal resources, absorptive capacity, and public innovation support. The results suggest the …