This paper seeks to construct a new theory on SME innovation by reviewing and comprehending findings and knowledge … obtained to date from a unified perspective. Conventional research on innovation in general has focused thematically on … individual factors such as absorptive capability, R&D, and open innovation. While this approach has its advantages, it is …

In late years, the concept of open innovation receives attention from industry and academic. This concept means that … open innovation context. First, product quality on the basis of activities of open innovation has to be defined. The … definition of product quality is still unclear; thus, it is necessary to identify product quality in open innovation context. In …

Japanese conglomerates are gradually transitioning from in-house closed innovation systems to open innovation … teaching, strengthening academic-industrial cooperation to position themselves at the center of innovation. In this Opinions we …

the metalworking sector. The criteria for evaluating SMEs are company flexibility, difficulties with NPD, innovation … context, the incidence of innovation is predominant, while in the Brazilian context, the most important is the limited … also addressed how open innovation adoption may contribute to innovation and NPD practices. Policymakers need to understand …