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Configurations of NPD – Production Interfaces and Interface Integration Mechanisms

Year: 2002

Type: article

Abstract: This paper describes and illustrates different configurations of the interface between new product development and production processes, including both intra–firm and inter–firm interfaces. These configurations are partly based on a process view of product innovation and partly on a structural view of product innovation. In addition to this typology of interfaces some integration mechanisms are described. The typology will serve as a basis for further research aimed at identifying consistent configurations of the different types of integration mechanisms that are available for industry to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of product innovation processes.

Source: Creativity and Innovation Management

DOI: 10.1111/1467-8691.00237

Authors: Frido E. Smulders, Harry Boer, Poul H.K. Hansen, Ebbe Gubi, Kees Dorst

Institutions: Delft University of Technology, Aalborg University, Eindhoven University of Technology

Language: English

Topic: Product Development and Customization

Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: green

Funder: Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek