In this paper we explore how knowledge brokers - specialised design and engineering companies offering services to … leaders of 13 knowledge brokering companies. The interviews focused on product development projects in which analogies were … participating in such projects are the crucial factor that influences the outcome of the project. -- product development ; knowledge …

"Close orientation with the market is essential for innovation success!" Although both academics and market research … innovation strategies. Due to their focus on what is currently on offer in the marketplace, customers primarily demand small …

We report on a survey of the innovation activities and characteristics of 153 users of outdoor-related consumer … products. We find a high level of innovation by these consumers. Thirty-seven percent report that they have developed ideas for … - frequent innovation by consumers and the possibility to identify efficiently those who innovate - imply that innovation by …

context of breakthrough innovation projects. This paper focuses on the question how analogies can be systematically used in … the early innovation phases of new product development and which factors influence the successful use of analogical …

Manufacturers usually benefit by dividing their innovation processes into distinct phases in order to ensure that the … knowledge at very low tariffs and increase reputation as a customer-close organization. -- Produktinnovation …