Title :
Managing innovation networks of SMEs: a case study
Author :
Lazzarotti, V. ; Manzini, R. ; Pizzurno, E.
Author_Institution :
Univ. Carlo Cattaneo, Castellanza
Abstract :
The successful establishment and management of an effective innovation network is often a critical challenge for SMEs, meanwhile basic for performance outcomes. In fact for small organizations, extramural collaborations represent a key element in developing product/process innovation. An empirical study in the calibration industry provides some insights on this topic.
Keywords :
innovation management; product development; small-to-medium enterprises; extramural collaborations; innovation networks; product development; small-to-medium enterprises; technological collaboration; Books; Chemicals; Collaboration; Ink; Innovation management; Licenses; Network synthesis; Packaging; Pharmaceutical technology; Technological innovation; Innovation networks; networks of SMEs; new product development; technological collaboration;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering Management Conference, 2008. IEMC Europe 2008. IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Estoril
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2288-3
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2289-0
DOI :
10.1109/IEMCE.2008.4618024
