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2. 1. Change in the Pharmaceutical Industry : Aspects on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Openness, and Decision Making

   Author : Thomas Hedner; Magnus Klofsten; Johan Braet; Mirjam Knockaert; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : Pharmaceutical industry; Big Pharma; life sciences; drug discovery; drug development; R D; business model; innovation; closed innovation; open innovation; entrepreneurship; intellectual property; multiple stakeholders; decision making; judgment; uncertainty; go no-go; go no-go recycle; company; SME.; Läkemedelsindustri; Big Pharma; biovetenskap; läkemedelsutveckling; utveckling av läkemedel; FoU; affärsmodell; innovation; stängd innovation; öppen innovation; entreprenörskap; immaterialrätt; beslutsfattande; osäkerhet; go no-go; go no-go recycle; företag; små och medelstora företag;

   Abstract : Over the past century, the pharmaceutical industry has been a major contributor of individual and population health and societal wealth. Its products and services have contributed to longevity of large groups of patients and symptom relief from major diseases. READ MORE

4. 2. Innovation Enablers and Their Importance for Innovation Teams

   Author : Mikael Johnsson; Tobias Larsson; Monica Bordegoni; Blekinge Tekniska Högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Innovation team; Innovation group; Cross-functional; Multi-funtional; Innovation enabler; Innovation process; Group development; Facilitator; Competence;

   Abstract : The aim of this research is to develop an understanding of factors that enable innovation teams to conduct agile innovation work in an industrial context. The background and reason for this research are not only that innovation is necessary for companies that want to stay in business, but also that these companies need to increase the speed of their innovation work to stay competitive. READ MORE

5. 3. Knowledge, Product Differentiation and Trade

   Author : Sara Johansson; Åke Andersson; Börje Johansson; Volker Nitsch; Jönköping University; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Accessibility; Export; Human Capital; Innovation; Knowledge; Product Differentiation; Product Quality; Regional trade; Economics; Nationalekonomi;

   Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to analyze the influence of knowledge on the export performance of firms in different regions. More specifically, this study focuses on the impact of knowledge on the structure of regional export flows, in terms of horizontal and vertical product differentiation, as well as the geographical distribution of export flows. READ MORE

6. 4. Exploring design-driven innovation : A study on value creation by SMEs in the Swedish wood products industry

   Author : Heleen De Goey; Per Hilletofth; Lars Eriksson; Jönköping University; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; design-driven innovation; product meaning; value creation; perceived value; SMEs; Swedish wood products industry;

   Abstract : Design-driven innovation, focused on the innovation of product meanings, provides a new perspective to better understand the contribution of design to innovation. Additionally, it enables new opportunities for value creation. READ MORE

7. 5. Towards Sustainability-driven Innovation through Product Service Systems

   Author : Anthony Thompson; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; sustainable product innovation; sustainable product development; strategic sustainable development; product-service systems PSS ; decision support tools; life cycle management;

   Abstract : Increasing awareness of anthropogenic impacts on the planet has lead to efforts to reduce negative environmental impacts in product development for several decades. Benefits to companies who focus on sustainability initiatives have been put forth more recently, leading to many efforts to incorporate sustainability considerations in their product innovation processes. READ MORE