This study investigates the links between product innovation and external collaboration and between future product … innovation and past abandonment in small and medium sized firms. Our findings from 449 manufacturing firms indicated firms that … of a product innovation than firms without external collaboration. Implications, limitations and future research are …

Michelin is discussed. The influence of prior training with systematic problem solving method TRIZ, on the innovation team, is … assessed using a questionnaire. The questionnaire is based on a company innovation audit model proposed by Mann and influenced … by the creativity model of Baille. Results are discussed which show significant innovation development when using TRIZ …

the importance of both local and non-local linkages in SME innovation and growth processes. Moreover, the multi … primary source of economic development, innovation and growth. The realisation that fast growing SMEs are major contributors … development of wealth, innovation, employment and national competitiveness. Additionally, whilst network arrangements are often …

In today?s global economy innovation is presented as the key to economic development and sustainability. Only through … innovation can companies ensure their progress and their place in the market and can become strong enough to survive and prosper …. By creating a favourable environment for innovation, countries and regions can facilitate their industries and companies …

businesses to learn, adapt to technological change, and innovate. Design/methodology/approach ? To study the innovation networks … resource and information limitations by becoming a part of a knowledge network. This paper seeks to examine innovation networks … analysis of the extent of innovation linkages within the biotech clusters in Sydney and ICT cluster within Melbourne. Research …

' innovation performance. In addition, it specifically analyses whether a firm's size affects the amount spent on design and the …The objective of this study is to provide an analysis of the importance of design - defined as the procedures, choice … return in terms of innovation output to this activity. In doing so, it partly compensates for the lack of empirical evidence …

design led approach to innovation to assist medical device companies develop new services and experiences and reshape their … emerging economies. The contribution of this work in advancing research into design innovation and future research directions … longer provide competitive advantage in markets based on different cost and value differentials. A shift in design practices …