Managing Global Innovation
Uncovering the Secrets of Future Competitiveness
Published on 21. January 1999
Book
Hardback
VIII, 626 pages
978-3-540-65256-4 (ISBN)
Description
Based on empirical research from over 240 interviews, the authors present new concepts and trends in global R&D management. Case studies from 18 best-practice companies give detailed answers to the most pressing challenges for mastering international innovation.
Reviews / Votes
"Managing Global Innovation is a rich compendium of new concepts of global R&D, enlivened by 18 excellent best-in-class case studies. What is especially impressive, the authors bridge seamlessly theoretical and practical issues about how companies create, transform and implement new technology in an expanding marketplace. This will be intriguing to both the industry and the academic world. The lessons learned are invaluable. The book is a real tour de force, probably destined to become a standard in this field for some time to come." Professor Jeff Huang, Harvard University "This excellent book demonstrates how the dynamics of innovation and creativity can be mastered. Important reading for senior management and a must for R&D leaders." Karl Weinberger, Head of Corporate R&D, Schindler "A feast of delights... deserves a very wide readership." Phil Gamlen, ICI Technology - Science and Technology Policy StrategyMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Heidelberg
Germany
Publishing group
Springer Berlin
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
45
45 s/w Tabellen
illustrations, maps
Dimensions
Height: 23.5 cm
Width: 15.5 cm
Weight
1080 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-540-65256-4 (9783540652564)
DOI
10.1007/978-3-662-03895-6
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Uncovering the Secrets of Future Competitiveness
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Uncovering the Secrets of Future Competitiveness
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Uncovering the Secrets of Future Competitiveness
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Content
Challenges and Trends: Challenges of Organizing International R&D.- Trends and Drivers in R&D Location.- Organizational Concepts: Towards the Integrated R&D Network.- Establishing Overlaying Structures.- Organizing Virtual R&D Teams: Towards a Contingency Approach.- Emerging Patterns: The Market as a Challenge for R&D.- Managing the International R-to-D Interface.- Transnational R&D Processes.- New Information Technology as an Enabler for Dispersed R&D.- Managing Knowledge and Human Resources.- Best-in-Class: The Pharmaceutical, Chemical and Food Industry: DuPont - Gaining the Benefits of Global Networks.- Roche - Global Differentiation between R and D.- Schering - Synchronised Drug Development.- Ciba - International Research Laboratories in Japan.- Nestlé - Interaction of R&D and Intelligence Management.- Kao - Localizing R&D Resources.- Best-in-Class: The Electronics and Software Industry: Xerox - The Global Market and Technology Innovator.- Canon - R&D as the Motivating Force.- HP - Planet-Wide Patterns in Technology Tapestry.- IBM - Using Global Networks for Virtual Development.- SAP - International Project Management.- Unisys - Localization of Software Development.- Best-in-Class: The Electrical and Machinery Industry: ABB - Technology Management: Think Global, Act Local.- Daimler - Global Knowledge Sourcing and Research.- Schindler - Institutionalizing Technology Management.- Hitachi - Management Practices in Global Industrial Research.- Leica - International Transfer of R&D Activities.- MTU - Partner in International High-Tech Cooperations.- Implications for Organizing Global R&D.