Process innovation - the blind spot in product innovation. Development of a generic framework for the front-end in process innovation
by Hubert Wittke; Alan Ryan; Ann Ledwith; Mark Southern
International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management (IJMTM), Vol. 38, No. 3, 2024

Abstract: This study aims to consolidate the fragmented knowledge dispersed across simple or incomplete (existing) frameworks on process innovation and identifies the research gaps in the management of the front-end stage. The outcomes contribute to the present knowledge by a comprehensive review (with the systematic literature review (SLR) methodology) and synthesis of twelve management frameworks of process innovation. The paper also presents a novel framework for management of the front-end of process innovation in manufacturing companies. This research identifies that the front-end in process innovation must integrate with activities linked to product innovation, if innovation projects are to be successful.

Online publication date: Wed, 01-May-2024

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