Search for dissertations about: "Product Innovation"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 324 swedish dissertations containing the words Product Innovation.

  2. 21. Effectiveness in innovation : a study of software development projects

    Author : Per Sundström; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Software development; projects; innovation; effectiveness; customer interaction;

    Abstract : Companies must simultaneously focus on cost and time efficient product development as well as enabling radical and incremental innovation for long-term survival. The companies in the study from high-tech industries face the demands on innovation within their software development projects. READ MORE

  4. 22. Innovation driven by meaning

    Author : Åsa Öberg; Roberto Vergnati; Tomas Backström; Inger Orre; Mats Magnusson; Mälardalens högskola; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Innovation of meaning; hermeneutics; interpretation; networks; Innovation and Design; innovation och design;

    Abstract : Hi-tech companies that want to innovate their products use, quite often, and quite naturally, technology as a driver. But, technology is only one of several drivers of change within product development. It is becoming more and more accessible and alone, cannot serve as the only mean to stay competitive. READ MORE

  5. 23. Innovation under pressure : Reclaiming the micro-level exploration space

    Author : Katarina Lund Stetler; Mats Magnusson; Jens Hemphälä; Salomo Sören; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Ambidexterity; exploration; exploitation; creativity; innovation; micro-level exploration space; operational level; operations; operational effectiveness; employee; lean; lean thinking; process management; streamlining; flow; Machine Design; Maskinkonstruktion;

    Abstract : Research & Development (R&D) departments are becoming increasingly structured and routine-based, with tight schedules and daily follow-ups. This way of working stems from increased demands for delivering products to customers quickly and with high quality at a low price. READ MORE

  6. 24. Team based innovation : early problem setting activities in engineering design

    Author : Johan Wenngren; Anna Öhrwall Rönnbäck; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Funktionella produkter; Functional Product Development;

    Abstract : Manufacturing firms’ attention to innovations and the innovation process has during the last decade gained in intensity of interest. One trigger for such an interest is that these companies have extended their business models towards an integrated product-service approach, where the introduction of a service perspective in early development challenges the traditionally temporary formative nature of processes. READ MORE

  7. 25. Managing innovation projects : a perspective of explore and exploit

    Author : Åsa Kastensson; Annika Zika-Viktorsson; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Funktionella produkter; Functional Product Development;

    Abstract : A company’s ability to introduce new products and services is a key success factor for sustaining competitive advantage. In parallel, the manufacturing industry faces the challenge of delivering customer-perceived value, so-called service offerings, rather than merely goods. Consequently, innovation capabilities become more important than ever. READ MORE