European Journal of Innovation Management: Volume 1 Issue 1

The “QFD/FMEA interface”

D.M. Ginn, D.V. Jones, H. Rahnejat, M. Zairi

The intention of this paper is to propose a methodology for interactions between the two quality tools of quality function deployment (QFD) and failure mode effects analysis…

Innovation overview and future challenges

Brian S. Cumming

This article reviews the changing understanding of the word “innovation”. It contains a summary of the critical criteria for innovation to take place, based upon a study of…

Culture and climate for innovation

Pervaiz K. Ahmed

Notes that many companies pay “lip service” to the idea of innovation and stresses that becoming innovative requires an organisational culture which nurtures innovation and is…

Managing innovation by design ‐ how a new design typology may facilitate the product development process in industrial companies and provide a competitive advantage

Myfanwy Trueman

Notes the importance of innovation with regard to competitiveness but points out that innovation and change management are synonymous with risk. This research presents a new…