Understanding the NPD - Production interface: Advanced industrialisation and growth in the composite industry

Chatzimichali, Anna; Potter, Kevin; Smulders, Frido

Abstract

This paper provides an initial attempt to theoretically describe and understand how the composite product supply chain could reach advanced levels of industrialisation. At the heart of this work rest the interface between NPD (New Product Development) and Production as the central point where composite technology innovation takes place. This exploratory research is based on an analysis of qualitative observations gathered through interviews on different cases and interface aspects in the industry. The main goal is to create a theoretical framework on the growth strategies for the sector and understand what can enable increased levels of industrialisation within companies developing composite products and technologies.

• Presentation Conference Type: Conference Paper (unpublished)
• Conference Name: Business Development and Co-creation; 14th International Continuous Innovation Network (CINet) Conference
• Start Date: Sep 8, 2013
• End Date: Sep 11, 2013
• Acceptance Date: Feb 1, 2013
• Publication Date: Sep 8, 2013
• Deposit Date: Sep 25, 2018
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• ISBN: 9789077360163
• Keywords: NPD
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/927906
• Additional Information: Title of Conference or Conference Proceedings : Business Development and Co-creation; 14th International Continuous Innovation Network (CINet) Conference
• Contract Date: Sep 25, 2018