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- Frishammar, Johan, et al.
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The front end in non-assembled product development : a multiple case study of mineral- and metal firms
- 2012
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Ingår i: Journal of engineering and technology management. - : Elsevier BV. - 0923-4748 .- 1879-1719. ; 29:4, s. 468-488
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- We conceptualize the front end in non-assembled product development to be iterative and experiment-based, consisting of three sub-phases: informal start-up, formal idea-study, and formal pre-study. Although some key activities are shared with the front end activities in assembled product development, literature reviews, anticipating requirements of customers’ production processes, analysis of raw materials, anticipation of scale-up problems, and tests in bench-, pilot plant-, and full scale production represent unique activities. In addition, product concepts were frequently developed in parallel, requiring specification of physical, chemical and structural properties. These findings have implications for increasing the success and quality of front end efforts
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- Lindström, Veronica, 1966, et al.
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Aligning manufacturing strategy and levels of automation : A case study
- 2010
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Ingår i: Journal of engineering and technology management. - : Elsevier BV. - 0923-4748 .- 1879-1719 .- 1608-4799. ; 27:3/4, s. 148-159
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Research has shown that alignment between manufacturing strategy and decisions regarding automation are often of an ad hoc nature, i.e. the support for automation decisions is poor. Support tools to find an appropriate level of automation are thus needed in order to achieve more efficient and robust production systems. The methodology presented in this paper contains five sub-processes where the chosen level of automation is aligned with the manufacturing strategy. Together they form an automation strategy, which secures a desired direction of the firm and also supports robustness and reliability of the manufacturing system due to the holistic approach chosen.
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- Malmström, Malin, et al.
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Managing competence acquisition and financial performance : An empirical study of how small firms use competence acquisition strategies
- 2013
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Ingår i: Journal of engineering and technology management. - : Elsevier BV. - 0923-4748 .- 1879-1719. ; 30:4, s. 327-349
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Past research has neglected how small firms manage competence acquisition. Based on transaction cost literature, this article identifies competence acquisition management strategies and their implications for performance. We explore this issue using survey data from 842 small, knowledge-intensive firms. The results outline four aspects of competence acquisition management: (1) competence absorbers, (2) social acquirers, (3) market acquirers, and (4) nonacquirers. Furthermore, we hypothesized and found that market acquirers score higher in terms of financial performance than firms following the other strategies. The market acquirer strategy proved particularly effective under conditions of high dynamism.
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- Melander, Lisa, et al.
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Uncertainty in collaborative NPD: effects on the selection of technology and supplier
- 2014
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Ingår i: Journal of engineering and technology management. - : Elsevier. - 0923-4748 .- 1879-1719. ; 31:1, s. 103-119
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- To gain competitive advantage, firms involve suppliers in New Product Development (NPD). However, uncertainty affects selection of suppliers and associated technologies, and selection outcomes in terms of commitment to one supplier or maintaining flexibility. We report on a case study of collaborative NPD with the aim to develop an energy storage unit. The case involved selection of both technology and supplier, where both were changed during the NPD. Drawing upon Hall et al. (2011), we analyze technological, organizational and commercial uncertainties. We demonstrate how technological, commercial and organizational uncertainties cause firms to seek flexibility rather than commitment to one supplier.
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- Olhager, Jan, et al.
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Linking long-term capacity management for manufacturing and service operations
- 2012
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Ingår i: Journal of engineering and technology management. - : Elsevier. - 0923-4748 .- 1879-1719. ; 29:1, s. 22-33
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- For firms that combine manufacturing and service operations in onesystem, the task of managing capacity is not straightforward. New goods and services may not have the same set of competitive priorities, and the models and concepts available in the literature for service operations differ from those for manufacturing operations.We address this problem and review the concepts and modelsfor capacity management in the long term in both streams of literature, i.e. manufacturing and services, to develop a unified framework for manufacturing and service operations. The framework creates transparency between new goods manufacturing and service operations, since the same long-term capacity management structure is used for both product types, as well as between capacity strategy and planning strategy, since new goods and services are treated simultaneously. In the framework, the concepts of chase and level strategies are redefined for service operations to allow for integration with manufacturing operations. A case study demonstrates the usefulness of the integrated approach for long-term capacity management.
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- Pesämaa, Ossi, et al.
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How a learning orientation affects drivers of innovativeness and performance in service delivery
- 2013
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Ingår i: Journal of engineering and technology management. - : Elsevier BV. - 0923-4748 .- 1879-1719. ; 30:2, s. 169-187
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Relying on organizational innovativeness for long-term growth and profitability can be difficult, time consuming, and expensive. In the context of service delivery of 395 strategic business units (SBU) in Israel's healthcare industry, this paper examines the role of a learning-orientation as a moderator in an integrative model of organizational innovativeness. We find moderation of the impacts of risk-taking, creativity, competitor benchmarking orientation, and environmental opportunities on innovativeness. Moreover, we find the influence on performance pronounced for high learning-oriented SBUs. The paper shows that learning orientation should be considered for understanding effective innovativeness work for competitive service delivery.
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- Thorgren, Sara, et al.
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Small firms in multipartner R&D alliances : Gaining benefits by acquiescing
- 2012
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Ingår i: Journal of engineering and technology management. - Amsterdam, Netherlands : Elsevier. - 0923-4748 .- 1879-1719. ; 29:4, s. 453-467
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This study highlights how smaller firms gain advantages through exchange strategies in alliances. Based on a sample of 141 firms involved in multipartner alliances governed by cooperative exchange norms, our findings support the hypothesis that smaller firms are more likely than larger firms to comply with cooperative exchange norms. This finding is especially valid for firms in manufacturing industries and can positively influence new product development. This study is a starting point for additional research investigating how, when, and why firms can benefit from engaging in multipartner alliances, even if they are a relatively small player.
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- Börjesson, Sofia, 1964, et al.
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The challenges of innovation capability building: Learning from longitudinal studies of innovation efforts at Renault and Volvo Cars
- 2014
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Ingår i: Journal of Engineering and Technology Management - JET-M. - : Elsevier BV. - 1608-4799 .- 0923-4748. ; 31:1, s. 120-140
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This paper describes two initiatives to develop the capabilities for innovation in two automotive firms, focusing on the efforts of individuals in their two missions: to manage an innovation portfolio and to systematically build capabilities for innovation. The research is based on longitudinal studies of two European car manufacturers and makes several contributions. First, it contributes to innovation capability theory by addressing the efforts undertaken by managers to develop the capabilities for innovation, underlining the need for political astuteness and a learning perspective. Second, it shows the challenges involved in large mature firms and the need for explicit management support.
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- Högman, Ulf, 1961, et al.
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Applying stage-gate processes to technology - Experience from six hardware-oriented companies
- 2013
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Ingår i: Journal of Engineering and Technology Management - JET-M. - : Elsevier BV. - 1608-4799 .- 0923-4748. ; 30:30, s. 264-287
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The stage gatemodel has been proposed for application to uncertain technology development. Reports on industrial experience fromsuch implementations are quite limited, however. This led us to explore in six companies what adaptations have been made to facilitate the model’s usefulness for technology development and the companies’experiences from their practical application of themodel. Our results indicate that aspects proven important for the operational success, or failure, of the model include the level of adaptation to the characteristics of technology development and a more flexible use than that normally found in product development.
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