Managing global innovation: uncovering the secrets of future competitiveness

What are the secrets of competitive R&D on a global scale? The nineties have seen the largest international R&D expansion ever. Investigating more than 1000 R&D laboratories of 80 companies, this book presents the largest descriptionof global R&D practice. Based on 240 research interviews and case studies from 18 best-practice companies, the authors introduce new concepts and trends that will shape global R&D management in the early 21st century."Managing Global Innovation is a rich compendium of new concepts of global R&D, enlivened by 18 excellent best-in-class case studies. What is especially impressive, the authors bridge seamlessly theoretical and practical issues abouthow companies create, transform and implement new technology in an expanding marketplace. This will be intriguing to both the industry and the academic world. The lessons learned are invaluable. The book is a real tour de force, probably destined to become a standard in this field for some time to come." Professor Jeff Huang, Harvard University "This excellent book demonstrates how the dynamics of innovation and creativity can be mastered. Important reading for senior management and a must for R&D leaders." Karl Weinberger, Head of Corporate R&D, Schindler"A feast of delights... deserves a very wide readership." Phil Galen, ICI Technology - Science and Technology Policy Strategy Keywords: R & D Management, International R & D Management, Technology Management, Knowledge ManagementContents: Challenges and Trends.- Challenges of Organizing International Research & Development.- Trends and Drivers in R&D Location.- Organizational Concepts: Towards the Integrated R&D Network.- Establishing Overlaying Structures.-Organizing Virtual R&D Teams: Towards a Contingency Approach.- Emerging Patterns.- The Market as a Challenge for R&D.- Managing the International R-to-D Interface.- Transnational R&D Processes.- New Information and Communication Technology as an Enabler for Dispersed R&D Projects.- Managing Knowledge and HumanResources.- Best-in-Class: The Pharmaceutical, Chemical and Food Industry.- DuPont: Gaining the Benefits of Global Networks - from the Science Base to the Market Place.- Roche: Global Differentiation between R and D.- Schering: Synchronised Drug Development.- Ciba: International Research Laboratories in Japan:Practical Validation of a Strategic Concept.- Nestlé: Interaction of R&D and Intelligence Management.- Kao: Localizing R&D Resources.- Best-in-Class: The Electronics and Software Industry.- Xerox: The Global Market and Technology Innovator.- Canon: R&D at the Motivating Force for Continuous Growth and Diversification.- Hewlett-Packard: Planet-Wide Patterns in the Company's Technology Tapestry.- IBM: Using Global Networks for Virtual Development.- SAP: International Project Management.- Unisys: Localization of Software Development.- Best-in-Class: The Electrical and Machinery Industry.- ABB: Management of Technology:Think Global, Act Local.- Daimler: Global Knowledge Sourcing and Research.- Schindler: Institutionalizing Technology Management and R&D Core Competencies.-Hitachi: Management Practices for Innovation in Global Industrial Research.- Leica Microscopy: International Transfer of R&D Activities.- MTU: Parnter in International High-Tech-Cooperations.- Implications for Organizing Global R&FD.

• ISBN: 978-3-540-25441-6
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 807
• Fecha Publicación: 01/03/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés