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.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 189-212 |
| Number of pages | 24 |
| Journal | International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2024 |
Keywords
- FFE
- SLR
- front-end
- generic framework
- management
- manufacturing enterprises
- process innovation
- product innovation
- research gaps
- synthesis
- systematic literature review
