Determinants of innovation in the handicraft industry of Fiji and Tonga: an empirical analysis from a tourism perspective

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 318-330 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suwastika Naidu ◽  
Anand Chand ◽  
Paul Southgate
Keyword(s):  
New Product Development ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
New Product ◽  
Advanced Technology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Technology Experience

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the determinants of innovation in handicraft industry of Fiji and Tonga. Design/methodology/approach – Data for this study was collected via face-to-face interviews with handicraft sellers in Fiji and Tonga. In total, 368 interviews were conducted in Fiji and Tonga out of which, 48 was from Tonga and 320 was from Fiji. Findings – The results of this study show that eight factors; namely, value adding, design uniqueness, new product development, cultural uniqueness, advanced technology, experience of owner, ability of owner to adapt to trends in market and quality of raw materials have significant impact on level of innovation in handicraft industry of Fiji and Tonga. Originality/value – To date, none of the existing studies have examined determinants of innovation in handicraft industry of the Pacific Island countries. This is a pioneering study that examines determinants of innovation in handicraft industry of Fiji and Tonga.

Waste in NPD processes of German SMEs

2016 ◽  
Vol 65 (4) ◽  
pp. 532-553 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tino Woschke ◽  
Heiko Haase ◽  
Arndt Lautenschläger
Keyword(s):  
New Product Development ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Resource Constraints ◽  
Waiting Times ◽  
Contemporary Literature ◽  
New Product ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – This study deals with waste in New Product Development (NPD) processes of SMEs. The purpose of this paper is to reveal opportunities for SMEs to overcome resource constraints in their NPD process. Design/methodology/approach – The authors employed qualitative key informant interviews. This design was chosen because research in this field is still limited. The authors performed 49 interviews in engineering-oriented German SMEs to examine the dimension of waste in NPD processes. The data were collected by conducting semi-structured, face-to-face interviews. Findings – The study highlights substantial waste types such as waiting times, rework and duplication of work. In contrast to contemporary literature, waste of material is considered to be relevant in particular for NPD processes of SMEs. In addition to that, the authors found that waste drivers differ to a great extent between the study and the hitherto literature on larger companies. Research limitations/implications – The overall outcome of this study can help organisations to address waste in NPD more thoroughly. The research presented was not specifically designed to draw statistical generalisations. For this reason, the results may not be applicable to all SMEs. Practical implications – Based on waiting times as the major waste type in NPD processes of SMEs, the authors claim that firms should pay special attention to disruptions of these processes. Originality/value – The paper gives insights into current waste types in the NPD processes of SMEs. Moreover, it uncovers the NPD activities which can lead to waste.

A case study on FMEA-based improvement for managing new product development risk

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Carrizo Moreira ◽  
Luis Miguel D.F. Ferreira ◽  
Pedro Silva
Keyword(s):  
Product Development ◽  
New Product Development ◽  
Early Phase ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
New Product ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
User Friendliness ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Development Risk

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore the applicability of the failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) as an effective tool for decreasing failure risk in the early phase of the new product development (NPD), which adds to existing literature on the application of FMEA in NPD.Design/methodology/approachThrough the application of action research (AR) methodology, it was possible to develop a case study examining the use of FMEA to decrease NPD risk in an early phase of NPD execution.FindingsThe importance and immediate gains of identifying NPD failures support FMEA's usefulness for NPD risk decrease. Moreover, its user-friendliness, timeliness and cost advantages facilitate the introduction of FMEA in the early phase of NPD execution.Originality/valueFMEA is a well-known method used in manufacturing companies to identify and correct failures in products, processes and systems. This article explores the lack of practice-oriented evidence on the use of FMEA in the early phase of NPD execution and provides support to its applicability and effectiveness.

Effective collaboration between multiple stakeholders

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-24
Keyword(s):  
Product Development ◽  
New Product Development ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
New Product ◽  
Multiple Stakeholders ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Collaboration Process ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings Firms are increasingly partnering with multiple stakeholders to enhance new product development. The inherent diversity within such arrangements can be successfully managed when trust prevails between different partners involved. By utilizing different strategies, organizations are able to build trust and transparency throughout each stage of the collaboration process. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

scholarly journals DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES OF MICRO BUSINESS IN MAJALENGKA REGENCY

TRIKONOMIKA ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 101
Author(s):  
Ellen Rusliati ◽  
Mulyaningrum Mulyaningrum ◽  
Mujibah Achyar Sufyani
Keyword(s):  
New Product Development ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
New Product ◽  
Management Training ◽  
Market Penetration ◽  
Market Survey ◽  
The Right ◽  
Capital Development

The purpose of this study was to examine the development of micro business potential to utilize aerocity opportunities in Majalengka Regency that would change the livelihood and culture of the community. The local potential in Majalengka were agriculture and natural resource-based tourism. Processing of local raw materials into products that fit the needs of the community would be able to increase the income of the population. The research method used was descriptive qualitative. The results showed the right strategy was market penetration and new product development. Efforts to be taken to support the strategy included (1) Improving the quality of human resources in services and trade, (2) Innovation of new local based products, (3) Promotion of information technology utilization, (4) Increasing tourism infrastructure involving micro businessmen, (5) Business assistance, market survey, and management training involve Higher Education, (6) BUM Desa facilitations in machinery, storage, capital development, product marketing, (8) Producing products according to agricultural commodities.

Finding ways to optimize new product development

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 6-9
Keyword(s):  
Product Development ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
New Product Development ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
New Product ◽  
Cutting Edge ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings A dual focus on exploitation and exploration can help companies to enhance their new product development activities. Identifying factors with potential to facilitate or impede the process will enable closer collaborations both internally and with suppliers to increase the firm’s ambidexterity. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

scholarly journals Sales capability creation during new product development – early involvement of sales

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (13) ◽  
pp. 263-273
Author(s):  
Petteri Annunen ◽  
Erno Mustonen ◽  
Janne Harkonen ◽  
Harri Haapasalo
Keyword(s):  
Product Development ◽  
New Product Development ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
New Product ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Current State ◽  
The Status ◽  
Cost Efficient ◽  
Industrial Company ◽  
A Current

Purpose This study aims to focus on creating sales capability as part of new product development (NPD). The aim is to define generic requirements for building sales capability as a part of NPD and to propose a necessary process by defining key activities for sales readiness. Design/methodology/approach An inductive and qualitative research method was used to construct a sales capability creation process based on a current state analysis in seven companies. Findings The results indicate that the status of companies’ sales-related planning varies during the NPD, and the related activities are not systematically managed. Considering sales early is necessary to enable a smooth and cost-efficient start of sales, and to avoid unnecessary delays and problems in other functions. At the same time, the companies recognise the need for improvement. Originality/value This paper presents a potential process including systematic activities for creating sales capability in conjunction with product development, which is novel to the literature. The proposed process is applicable in aligning industrial company needs.

scholarly journals ANALISIS PERANCANGAN PRODUK ALAT PENCETAK SPASI SEMEN BATU BATA UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PRODUKTIVITAS (Studi Kasus: CV. Mangku Putra)

Jurnal Tekno ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-68
Author(s):  
FRANS JR
Keyword(s):  
Product Development ◽  
New Product Development ◽  
Processing Time ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
New Products ◽  
New Product ◽  
Rational Method ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Testing Product

One way to deal with it is by product development that is to make improvements, improvements or produce new products that are different from existing products. The new Product Development strives to simplify the work in effective and efficient ways. In the process of building a house there is a wall-mounting activity where the bricks are arranged with the help of cement to paste the bricks that are aimed at the brick well-arranged, but in the use of cement often seen the cement used to fall apart to the side of the brick. The process of designing and developing a product is done using a rational method that has several steps. The steps in the rational method are: Clarifying Objectives, Establishing Function, Setting Requirements, Determining Characteristics, Generating Alternatives, Evaluating Altenatives, Improving Details. In this study the authors aim to get the design of bricks spacing tool to improve the performance of artisans and improve the quality of the process that includes the skills of artisans and improve the efficiency of raw materials by testing product design and product development made by the author by comparing the data processing time before and after implementation using the help software SPSS 16.00. Result of t test by using software SPSS 16.00 got result that using tool better design in time and productivity of use of raw materials using tool design increase. Result from before using tool got productivity 40,677 after menggguakan tool got produktiviyas 42,105

Harnessing the power of reputation for business cooperation

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (12) ◽  
pp. 5-7
Keyword(s):  
New Product Development ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
New Product ◽  
Collaborative Partnerships ◽  
Foreign Markets ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Potential Partner ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings This case study paper concentrates on why small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) enter into collaborative partnerships, and how reputation impacts how they choose partners to work with. To understand the dynamics of cooperation agreements, managers and owners are advised to analyze the reputation and trustworthiness of any potential partner in the context of whether they’re an asset for new value creation. A credible and trustworthy partner can in turn grant easier access to foreign markets, smooth the path to new product development, and/or offer to share efficiency-driving resources. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

The role of new product development in underpinning the circular economy

2019 ◽  
Vol 57 (4) ◽  
pp. 840-862 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Antonio Paula Pinheiro ◽  
Bruno Michel Roman Pais Seles ◽  
Paula De Camargo Fiorini ◽  
Daniel Jugend ◽  
Ana Beatriz Lopes de Sousa Jabbour ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Product Development ◽  
New Product Development ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
New Product ◽  
Journal Articles ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Integrative Framework ◽  
Development Professionals

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to identify and systematize journal articles that relate to new product development (NPD) within a circular economy (CE) and to present an integrative framework.Design/methodology/approachIt was conducted a qualitative research based on a systematic review of the literature.FindingsAs results, it is presented the identification of the main practices and actions of CE applied to NPD, as well as the drivers, barriers and the stakeholders involved in the integration between CE and NPD.Originality/valueThe main contributions of this research are: mapping the state-of-the-art on the topic and systematizing the existing knowledge; providing useful insights for product development professionals considering adopting CE practices and tools in their NPD processes; and presenting a unique, integrative framework to guide organizations’ actions.

The bottleneck dilemma at headquarters: new product development for local markets

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-9
Author(s):  
Heejin Kim ◽  
Seong-Young Kim
Keyword(s):  
Product Development ◽  
New Product Development ◽  
Local Knowledge ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Home Country ◽  
Communication Channels ◽  
New Product ◽  
Foreign Subsidiaries ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Organizational Conditions

Purpose This paper aims to explore the condition under which a multinational company’s organizational headquarters influences its development of a localized overseas product. Design/methodology/approach Drawing on interviews with members at a Japanese multinational company’s headquarters, the authors’ analysis shows two invisible bottlenecks in the headquarters organization: the psychological resistance of the headquarters’ engineers and a lack of communication channels between the headquarters and overseas units. Findings The authors’ analysis shows two invisible bottlenecks in the headquarters organization: the psychological resistance of the headquarters’ engineers and a lack of communication channels between the headquarters and overseas units. Originality/value The authors’ research provides a rare glimpse into the ways that the conditions of local knowledge and foreign subsidiaries and the organizational conditions of home country headquarters are intertwined with one another during a period of product development.

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