Mastering the dynamics of innovation
Mastering the dynamics of innovation
Managing uncertainty and ambiguity in frontier R&D projects: A Korean case study
Journal of Engineering and Technology Management
Knowledge versus learning in internationalization of offshoring activities in China: A case study
Journal of Engineering and Technology Management
Collaborative concept development using supplier competitions: Insights from the automotive industry
Journal of Engineering and Technology Management
Journal of Engineering and Technology Management
Barriers and drivers for process innovation in the petrochemical industry: A case study
Journal of Engineering and Technology Management
Portfolio decision-making genres: A case study
Journal of Engineering and Technology Management
Journal of Engineering and Technology Management
Case studies of technology roadmapping in mining
Journal of Engineering and Technology Management
Journal of Engineering and Technology Management
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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.