Purpose – The aim of this paper is to explore theapplication of a process of innovation within a small to medium …. Findings – The findings show that innovation implementation in the SMErequires ongoing effort, commitment and understanding … effectiveness of the innovation process. Thefindings indicate that innovation must be implemented using a broad range ofperspectives …

innovation within indigenous small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). These SMEs have difficulties in growing and exporting or … being part of successful supply chains. The aim of this paper is to explore how innovation is successfully incorporated or … hindered in SMEs within an EU peripheral region. An innovation model was applied in a multiple case study methodology involving …