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    Potential benefits, current supply, utilization and barriers to adoption: An exploratory study on German SMEs and innovation software
    ( 2006)
    Kohn, S.
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    Hüsig, S.
    This paper deals with the employment of software in the innovation process in small and medium-sized enterprises. Based on an explorative market study of existing software tools developed to specifically support activities and methods in the innovation process, we found out that a large variety of these software products was available. Hence, our further research addresses the question of how far these products are specifically used in practice in German SMEs. The core outcome of our explorative investigation is the finding that software products are rarely used to support the innovation process in German SMEs. We identified some of the barriers to SME adoption of innovation software in Germany. Based on these findings, initial explanations and implications can be provided for suppliers of innovation software and for SMEs.
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    The role of process formalisation in the early phases of the innovation process
    ( 2005)
    Hüsig, S.
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    Kohn, S.
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    Poskela, J.
    This paper presents the results of an empirical study examining the role of process formalization in the early phases of the innovation process - the so-called fuzzy front-end (FFE). First the pros and cons as well as the possible elements of a standardized front-end process will be discussed. Second success measures for the front-end will be developed as well as the hypothetical relation between front-end process and success. This conceptual model has been tested in an empirical study which supports the hypothesis that a clearly structured process promotes front-end success.
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    Development of an empirical based categorisation scheme for CAI software
    ( 2005)
    Kohn, S.
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    Hüsig, S.
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    Kocyla, A.
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    Fetter, S.
    This paper examines the supply-side of commercially available software products in the field of Computer Aided Innovation (CAI). In the beginning the authors build a framework for the potential uses and benefits of CAI software. Based on a global market study they gather a broad overview about existing software products. These products are examined in detail. Based on this evaluation the products are categorized and the authors find evidence that for all hypothesised benefits of CAI matching products are available. The authors develop a categorisation scheme for CAI software to enhance the transparency of this particular market segment.
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    Aufgabengerechte Kundeneinbindung
    ( 2005)
    Kohn, S.
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    Niethammer, R.M.
    Bei der Entwicklung von Innovationen gilt Kundenorientierung als Erfolgsfaktor. Viele Unternehmen stellen sich daher stark die Frage, wie stark, unter welchen Bedingungen und in welchen Phasen des Innovationsprozesses Kunden in die Produktneuentwicklung einbezogen werden sollen. Untersuchungen zeigen, dass Kundeneinbindung nicht in jedem Fall zweckmäßig ist.
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    One Stop Shop for medical devices für Europäische Medizintechnik-Unternehmen
    ( 2004)
    Lübtow, K.-A.
    Die Fraunhofer TEG kann durch ihr Netzwerk (57 Fraunhofer-Institute, zahlreiche europäische Forschungs- und Industriepartner), einen "One Stop Shop for Medical Product Development" anbieten, d.h. der Kunde kommt mit einer Idee zu uns und diese wird von uns aufgenommen und in ein fertiges Produkt, mit dem Kunden zusammen, umgesetzt. Wir übernehmen das komplette Projektmanagement. Wir entwickeln methodisch und aus einer Hand, gemeinsam mit vielen Köpfen ein innovatives Medizinprodukt von der Idee bis zur Serienfertigung und Markteinführung.
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    Check the right form and partner for a cooperation: The CoCoSys-tool
    ( 2004)
    Kohn, S.
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    Levermann, A.
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    Maier, D.
    Today, companies can incorporate knowledge from outside partners much easier than ever before to reduce the risk involved with new product development. Models of various kinds of cooperation exist, which show specific advantages for certain situations. Important factors for cooperation success are the definition of the goals, the partner's properties as well as the form of cooperation. The tool presented in this paper allows an easy identification of the right kind pf partner for a given problem and helps in setting up the collaboration more easily. It can be applied by managers of industrial companies regardless of size or industry. The tool is derived from a set of case studies and information about various kinds of research - industry - projects and helps to achieve more successful partnerships. It consists of a four stage process supported by four decision matrixes. The tool described in this paper will be useful for practitioners in setting up new co-operations and gives academia a framework for the cooperation initiation phases.
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    Software support in the innovation process: Utilisation of innovation-software in German small and medium-sized enterprises
    ( 2004)
    Kohn, S.
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    Hüsig, S.
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    Steudle, M.
    This paper deals with the employment of software in the innovation process. Based on an explorative market-study of existing software tools developed to specifically support activities and methods in the innovation process, we found out that a large variety of these software products is available. In sum 63 different products have been found and analyzed. Given this breadth of supply, our further research addresses the question, to what extent these products are used in practice in Germany. Core outcome of the investigation is the finding, that software products are rarely used for the support of the innovation process in small and medium-sized enterprises. Based on this result, which stands in a certain contrast to the broad market offer, first explanations can be provided.
  • Publication
    Aufgabengerechte Kundeneinbindung
    ( 2004)
    Kohn, S.
    ;
    Niethammer, R.M.
    Bei der Entwicklung von Innovationen gilt Kundenorientierung als Erfolgsfaktor. Viele Unternehmen stellen sich daher stark die Frage, wie stark, unter welchen Bedingungen und in welchen Phasen des Innovationsprozesses Kunden in die Produktneuentwicklung einbezogen werden sollen. Untersuchungen zeigen, dass Kundeneinbindung nicht in jedem Fall zweckmäßig ist.
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    Management and organization of the early phases of the new product development process - an empirical cross-country comparison
    ( 2004)
    Bartnik, R.
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    Kohn, S.
    How can the early phase of innovation processes be efficiently structured? Are there internationally valid best practice solutions to this problem? Coordination and incentive structures in innovation projects of 79 major companies in Japan and Germany are compared to address these questions. The results show strong functional specialization, decentralized incentives and lower concept respronsibility for the German companies, contrasted by over-functional areas of expertise and centralization of decision rights regarding incentives and concept change on the project manager on the Japanese companies. These organizational differences can be coherently explained by transaction cost analysis show that influential project managers and the use of codetermination are the strongest characteristics for the Japanese, and the use of consultation for the German group. Additionally, early determination of areas of expertise within teams and a high degree of co-determination seem to yield a significantly higher success rate regardless of national background.