Showing papers by "Keith Goffin published in 2005"
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17 Sep 2005
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors discuss the key aspects of innovation management, including: innovation and economics, contrasting services with manufacturing, developing an innovation strategy, generating creative, customer-focused ideas, and prioritization.
Abstract: Key Aspects of Innovation Management.- Innovation and Economics.- Contrasting Services with Manufacturing.- Developing an Innovation Strategy.- Generating Creative, Customer-focused Ideas.- Prioritization: Selecting and Managing the Portfolio.- Implementation.- Creating an Innovative Culture.- Boosting Innovation Performance.- The Future of Innovation Management.
250 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present research probing how manufacturers manage their suppliers and take a sample from Germany, which has a large manufacturing sector, to understand whether relationships with suppliers were being utilised.
Abstract: Purpose – Effective management of suppliers is one of the ways manufacturing companies can improve their performance. Typically, it has been argued in the literature that close relationships with suppliers should be developed, in contrast to the traditional price‐driven transactional relationships. However, there has been relatively little empirical research on how supplier management is applied.Design/methodology/approach – This paper presents research probing how manufacturers manage their suppliers and takes a sample from Germany – which has a large manufacturing sector. In‐depth interviews with purchasing managers were used to understand whether relationships with suppliers were being utilised.Findings – The analysis of the data indicates that a significant portion of the companies surveyed had experienced a change in their relationship with suppliers in the last few years. In the main, relationships had become closer and the use of partnerships was in evidence.Practical implications – The research re...
62 citations
TL;DR: Four in-depth exploratory case studies that look at how PPRs are conducted and the learning that can result indicate that appropriately managed P PRs can make a significant contribution to knowledge generation and exchange.
Abstract: Knowledge generation is a cornerstone of new product development, and post-project reviews (PPRs) are widely recognized as a facilitator of project-to-project learning. Empirical research on PPRs is sparse, so this paper describes four in-depth exploratory case studies that look at how PPRs are conducted and the learning that can result. The results indicate that appropriately managed PPRs can make a significant contribution to knowledge generation and exchange. In addition, the study indicates the urgent need for more research into this important area.
20 citations