MANAGING PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS ACROSS FIRM BOUNDARIES - EXPERIENCES FROM THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY by
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چکیده
In this paper, we discuss co-operative product development across firm boundaries. Firstly, we discuss reasons why innovation may beneficially be co-ordinated among firms, and we provide some empirical evidence for the existence and significance of the phenomenon. Secondly, we discuss the relevance of co-operative innovation for the construction industry which, at present, is characterised by low degrees of innovation and co-operation. We then present the results from a co-operative product development project within the construction industry. Lastly, we discuss managerial implications which may be drawn from the study in relation to co-operative product development in the construction industry.
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