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Process innovation – the blind spot in product innovation. Development of a generic framework for the front-end in process innovation

  • University of Limerick

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)189-212
Number of pages24
JournalInternational Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management
Volume38
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Keywords

  • FFE
  • SLR
  • front-end
  • generic framework
  • management
  • manufacturing enterprises
  • process innovation
  • product innovation
  • research gaps
  • synthesis
  • systematic literature review

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