Title: Towards re-use of knowledge in the concept stage of development

Authors: Krijn Smallenburg, Joop I.M. Halman, Herman H. Van Mal

Addresses: Eindhoven University of Technology, Graduate School of Industrial Engineering & Management Science, P.O. Box 513,5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands. ' Eindhoven University of Technology, Graduate School of Industrial Engineering & Management Science, P.O. Box 513,5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands. ' Eindhoven University of Technology, Graduate School of Industrial Engineering & Management Science, P.O. Box 513,5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands.

Abstract: A framework for specifying the intended result of a product development project is introduced in the paper. This framework has been developed for the concept stage and facilitates the establishment and re-use of acquired knowledge. In this way, core capabilities naturally grow stronger with each development project, and are exploited in a way that enables a company to do things its competitors cannot. Implementation of the framework within Colorproofing Systems – an organization developing and manufacturing industrial printing systems – improved the learning capabilities of the firm.

Keywords: product concepts; process knowledge maps; technology management; innovation management; product development; industrial printing systems; learning capabilities.

DOI: 10.1504/IJTM.1996.025437

International Journal of Technology Management, 1996 Vol.11 No.3/4, pp.343 - 353

Published online: 22 May 2009 *

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