„innovation“, „cluster“ and „medical device industry“. In chapter 2 the German medical device industry is examined on its … different innovation indicators. Chapter 3 uses Michael Porter`s enhanced economic cluster model as the framework for a …The thesis deals with processes of economic innovation in the German medical device industry. Michael Porter …

characteristics of a cluster having as its basethe elements: cooperation, leadership and innovation. For this, it is reviewed on … theeconomic literature the fundamental theoretical concepts of firm, innovation andcompetition, presenting at the last section the … case of the papaya cluster in the state ofEspírito Santo as example of cooperation and effort of the economics actors …

The establishment of a cluster focused on processing of fine inorganic waste is perceived as positive not only for its … the cluster. The reason was above all mistrust and not full understanding of the concept of grouping subjects in the form … decision making process. The companies participating in the cluster were interested mainly in the cooperation in the field of …

implications in clusters. Due to the multiple links between cluster members, the innovation transfer is achieved much easier …In this paper we proposed to analyze the dynamics of innovation in the European Union countries in order to observe its …, contributing to the rapid spread of innovative ideas, technologies, labor and know-how. The opportunity for innovation is easier …

groups: researchers, logistics experts, RFID technology manufacturers, manufacturers' representatives and government …

This study explores the concept and practical implementation of continuous innovation in logistics services …, contingencies, individual competencies and performance measures of innovation in Distribution Centres with logistics services …, particularly Distribution Centres. Continuous innovation is a concept that requires a methodical, programmed, incremental and …

, this paper examines the factors that nurture innovation in logistics services, identifies the contributions of the new …Service industries hold an increasingly dynamic and pivotal role in today’s knowledge-based economies. The logistics … “resources” and, using industry examples, examines the application of these resources to logistics firms as they assume an …

tovább. _____ The innovation literature has always attached much importance to the outward sources of innovation and the … purchasing literature has started to stress recently that the purchasing organisations have to contribute more to the innovation …