IT Enablers
Should you design improved innovation processes before implementing software tools or should you start out implementing software tools that claim to have best practice innovation processes built in? Join the conversation to discuss leading practices for enabling innovation transformation with supporting technology, as well as strategy, implementation and optimization of a system - from enterprise-level product lifecycle management (PLM) and product portfolio management (PPM) tools to simple spreadsheets.
Like any new business initiative, incorporating social product innovation strategy and technology into existing innovation and product development processes is likely to encounter resistance and lack of support.
Many of us have seen those “Did You Know?” videos on YouTube. With millions of views, these compelling videos give facts and stats on globalization in the information age, demonstrating the pervasiveness of social media as a medium for collaboration, knowledge sharing, open discussion and relationship building.
The potential value of PLM is huge, and continues to grow as the scope of PLM expands. To maximize value, it’s important to have well-defined goals that are tied to your business strategy before you flip the switch.
Like most engineers, I learned about rules of interchangeability back in school. These rules help companies decide whether a product change should require a new item number or simply a revision of the same item number. The standard “form, fit and function” (F/F/F) definition has served the needs of discrete manufacturers well for a long time. But what about formulated products?
This white paper explores social product innovation trends, shares results and use cases from our research and provides practical recommendations for companies looking to get started.
If you think social media equals Facebook, watch this video. How are you using social media for product development?
This Food Manufacturing column explores platform-based product development, a sometimes-controversial effort central to any strategic initiative aimed at reducing complexity and its associated costs.
With 2010 coming to a close, the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry is looking to drive innovation and improve new product success in the next decade. However, many companies are attempting to do so with fewer resources — and often with leaders who lack awareness or ability to change their old ways of doing business.
Two weeks ago we announced the first annual Spike Awards winners. Kimberly-Clark took Spike trophies in both the CPG and People's Choice category. What makes their social product innovation story a double winner?
The Spike Awards celebrate the best use of social media and social technology for product innovation and development. Jim Brown of Tech-Clarity interviews Kimberly-Clark’s Stephen Paljieg on their Huggies MomInspired© program, which took top honors in the CPG category and won the People’s Choice.
As you know, last week we announced the first annual Spike Awards winners. Eli Lilly took home the Spike trophy in the Life Sciences category. Let's take a look at why they won.
A company’s intellectual property (IP) portfolio is often one of its most valuable and strategic assets. Even though IP creation and reuse is an integral component of an effective innovation process, IP management and oversight typically is relegated to corporate legal groups.
Amy a Vice President in Kalypso’s Digital Innovation practice. She has over 20 years of experience in innovation, product development and PLM.
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