Managing R&D and New Product Development

Max von Zedtwitz, Sascha Friesike, Oliver Gassmann

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Abstract

This article examines the importance of R&D and new product development and explores their management. It describes three central aspects of managing R&D and new product development in firms: the product development funnel, R&D portfolio management, and R&D organization. Concepts such as the ‘fuzzy front end’ are introduced. It concludes with an outlook of trends affecting the future of R&D management.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Oxford Handbook of Innovation Management
EditorsMark Dodgson, David M. Gann, Nelson Phillips
Number of pages18
Place of PublicationNew York, NY
PublisherOxford University Press
Publication date2013
Pages530-547
ISBN (Print)9780199694945
ISBN (Electronic)9780191749865
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
SeriesOxford Handbooks

Keywords

  • Organization
  • Development funnel
  • Fuzzy front end
  • Portfolio management
  • Teams
  • Global R&D

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