UID:
almahu_9949460407402882
Ausgabe:
1st ed.
ISBN:
9789176856093
Inhalt:
This dissertation explores the integration of customer knowledge in collaborative product development within the industrial and manufacturing sectors. It investigates mechanisms and processes necessary for effective knowledge integration across firm boundaries, emphasizing the role of customer technical capability and the locus of initiative. Through case studies and surveys with Swedish manufacturing firms, the research highlights the positive impact of knowledge integration on innovation performance. The study underscores the need for firms to adapt integration mechanisms throughout different phases of product development to address complexity and system-wide challenges. The work is intended for scholars and professionals in management and engineering, focusing on enhancing collaborative practices in product development.
Anmerkung:
Abstract -- Sammanfattning -- Acknowledgements -- Additional papers -- Related publications -- Table of contents -- Part I Compiled Summary -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Literature Overview -- 3. Research Methodology -- 4. Summary of the papers -- 5. Discussion -- 6. Conclusion -- 7. References -- Appendix A – Interview Guide -- Appendix B – Survey questions and items -- Part II The Papers
Sprache:
Englisch
