Research on the effect mechanism of customer participation on new product development based on transaction cost theory: A knowledge sharing perspective

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rui Guo ◽  
Tao Wang ◽  
Lan Tao
Keyword(s):  
Product Development ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Transaction Cost ◽  
New Product Development ◽  
New Product ◽  
Customer Participation ◽  
Transaction Cost Theory ◽  
Effect Mechanism

THE TREND TOWARD OUTSOURCING IN NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT: CASE STUDIES IN SIX FIRMS

2003 ◽  
Vol 07 (01) ◽  
pp. 51-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
YUSHAN ZHAO ◽  
ROGER J. CALANTONE
Keyword(s):  
Product Development ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Transaction Cost ◽  
New Product Development ◽  
Lower Cost ◽  
New Product ◽  
Transaction Cost Theory ◽  
Routine Administration ◽  
Strategic Role ◽  
Resources And Capabilities

In the constant drive for higher quality, lower cost, and faster-to-market products, many firms have begun to learn "how not to make things" — how to give some tasks to other firms who could make more efficiently. Examples from industries highlight the trend. Case studies were conducted in six firms and many insightful comments from prominent managers are incorporated. The case studies reveal a trend toward outsourcing some tasks in new product development. We use the transaction cost theory and the resource-based theory to explain the trend of outsourcing. This kind of outsourcing allows the firm to focus on core tasks and access resources and capabilities not available or not easily developed internally. NPD program performance can be greatly enhanced, and the R&D department can move away from routine administration toward a more strategic role. Many implications for managers are offered, and theoretical contributions are discussed.

scholarly journals Integrating supplier knowledge in new product development projects: decoupled and coupled approaches

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 1035-1052 ◽  
Author(s):  
David T. Rosell ◽  
Nicolette Lakemond ◽  
Lisa Melander
Keyword(s):  
Product Development ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
New Product Development ◽  
Knowledge Integration ◽  
New Product ◽  
Development Projects ◽  
Transfer Of Knowledge ◽  
Supplier Relationships ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Knowledge Intensive

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore and characterize knowledge integration approaches for integrating external knowledge of suppliers into new product development projects. Design/methodology/approach This paper is based on a multiple, in-depth case study of six product development projects at three knowledge-intensive manufacturing firms. Findings Firms make purposeful choices to devise knowledge integration approaches when working in collaborative buyer – supplier projects. The knowledge characteristics of the supplier input guide the choice of either coupling knowledge sharing and combining across firms or decoupling knowledge sharing (across firms) and knowledge combining (within firms). Research limitations/implications This study relies on a limited number of case studies and considers only one supplier relationship in each project. Further studies could examine the challenge of knowledge integration in buyer – supplier relationships in different contexts, i.e. in relation to innovation complexity and uncertainty. Practical implications Managers need to make choices when designing knowledge integration approaches in collaborative product development projects. The use of coupled and decoupled approaches can help balance requirements in terms of joint problem-solving across firms, the efficiency of knowledge integration and the risks of knowledge leakage. Originality/value The conceptualization of knowledge integration as knowledge sharing and knowledge combining extends existing perspectives on knowledge integration as either a transfer of knowledge or as revealing the presence of pertinent knowledge without entirely transmitting it. The findings point to the complexity of knowledge integration as a process influenced by knowledge characteristics, perspectives on knowledge, openness of firm boundaries and elements of knowledge sharing and combining.

scholarly journals Does customer participation hurt new product development performance? Customer role, product newness, and conflict

2020 ◽  
Vol 109 ◽  
pp. 246-259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liwen Wang ◽  
Jason Lu Jin ◽  
Kevin Zheng Zhou ◽  
Caroline Bingxin Li ◽  
Eden Yin
Keyword(s):  
Product Development ◽  
New Product Development ◽  
New Product ◽  
Customer Participation

The impact of social capital and knowledge sharing intention on restaurants’ new product development

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (10) ◽  
pp. 3271-3293
Author(s):  
Mesbahuddin Chowdhury ◽  
Girish Prayag ◽  
Vidya Patwardhan ◽  
Nischal Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Product Development ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
New Product Development ◽  
New Product ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Optimum Level ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact

Purpose Using social capital theory, this study aims to investigate internal social capital (ISC) and external social capital (ESC) as determinants of knowledge sharing intention (KSI) and new product development (NPD) in high-end restaurants. Design/methodology/approach A theoretical model is developed and tested using data collected from 523 respondents (owners/proprietors, partners and managers) from high-end restaurants in Karnataka, India. Partial least square structural equation modeling is used to analyze the data. Findings The results suggest that ISC has a significant and positive influence on ESC. This highlights the important role of ISC in building ESC. While ISC has a positive relationship with KSI, ESC has no influence on KSI. KSI has a positive effect on NPD. Practical implications Restaurant managers and owners should invest time and resources in building ISC by nurturing relationships with employees and partners. Encouraging and rewarding collaborative behaviors internally will facilitate the development of external relationships. Results also suggest the existence of an optimum level of knowledge sharing with external partners in restaurants. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study to examine the relationship between ISC and ESC, and test the effects of both KSI and NPD in high-end restaurants.

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