scholarly journals Disruptive Innovation in Traditional Clusters: The Case of the Kerajet Ceramic Tile Cluster in Spain

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (24) ◽  
pp. 5513
Author(s):  
Jose Albors-Garrigos ◽  
Jose Luis Hervas-Oliver
Keyword(s):  
Ceramic Tile ◽  
Customer Orientation ◽  
Open Systems ◽  
Field Work ◽  
Disruptive Innovation ◽  
Incremental Innovation ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Disruptive Technology ◽  
Complex Technology ◽  
Regional Systems Of Innovation

Academic literature has often emphasized how firms in regional clusters exploit both place-specific local resources and external, world-class knowledge to strengthen their competitiveness by expanding the influence of regional systems of innovation. Innovation based on more complex and disruptive technologies tends to also be based on more open systems that utilize the clusters’ external networks. However, most of the literature has associated clusters with incremental innovation. This paper will analyze the determinants of disruptive innovation development in traditional (low and medium tech) clusters caused by high-tech entrepreneurs. It will analyze the case of the development of breakthrough innovation, its diffusion in the Spanish ceramic tile cluster, and its consequent diffusion in the industry worldwide. It will examine how market demands, customer orientation, technology diffusion from other industries, industry competitiveness, as well as internal and external networking of clusters can facilitate the development of complex technology within a common set of social capital goals, cognitive schemes, and knowledge. The paper is based on a case study and field work carried out over10 years in the field in the Italian and Spanish tile ceramic clusters. The main contribution of this paper to technology strategy theory will be thorough the utilization of the disruptive technology paradigm in explaining industry changes and sustainability.

Radical Innovation and Technology Diffusion in Traditional Clusters

2012 ◽  
pp. 99-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jose Albors-Garrigos ◽  
José-Luis Hervás-Oliver
Keyword(s):  
Technology Diffusion ◽  
Customer Orientation ◽  
Open Systems ◽  
Radical Innovation ◽  
Incremental Innovation ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Local Resources ◽  
Innovation And Technology ◽  
Complex Technology ◽  
Regional Systems Of Innovation

Academic literature has emphasized how firms in regional clusters exploit both place-specific local resources as well as external, world-class knowledge respectively to strengthen their competitiveness expanding the influence of regional systems of innovation. Innovation based in more complex technologies tends to be based in more open systems utilising the clusters external networks. However, in general, cluster literature has associated clusters with incremental innovation. This chapter analyses the determinants of radical innovation development in traditional (low and medium tech) clusters caused by high-tech located industries. It analyses the case of the development of breakthrough innovation and its diffusion in the tile ceramic Spanish cluster. It examines how market demands, customer orientation, technology diffusion from other industries, and industry competitiveness, as well as cluster internal and external networking facilitate the development of a complex technology within a common set of social capital, shared cognitive schemes, and understandings.

scholarly journals Disruptive Innovation Within the Legal Services Ecosystem

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Donald G. Billings ◽  
Douglas G. Campbell
Keyword(s):  
Systems Approach ◽  
Open Systems ◽  
Disruptive Innovation ◽  
Law Firms ◽  
Disruptive Technology ◽  
Legal Services ◽  
Law Firm ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Near Future

Many law firms have done little to address the opportunities and threats presented by potentially disruptive technology (DT), such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). The purpose of this multiple case study was to explore strategies that some law firm leaders use to address the potentially detrimental influences of DT on their organizations. The systems approach to management was employed as the conceptual framework. Data were collected from 6 participants at 2 international law firms with offices in California, using semi-structured interviews and organizational artifacts. Data were analyzed using inductive and deductive coding and thematic analysis, resulting in 4 themes: (1) recognizing the legal ecosystem and legal firms are open systems, but organizational subsystems often function as semi-closed systems; (2) acknowledging that while DT represents the most significant potential challenge in the near future, the immediate challenge is improving technology, which requires organizational adjustments; (3) recognizing the need for firms to invest more heavily in innovation generation activities; and (4) realizing the need for increased utilization of augmenting technologies, such as AI or ML, to streamline non-advisory outputs. The findings of this study suggest that, while DI may pose a moderate threat, there are also significant advantages to adopting DI as a formal aspect of organizational strategy. The results of this study may contribute to social change by outlining ways in which firms can lower costs to clients while increasing access to legal services for those in underserved communities.

scholarly journals HealthTEC Innovation Design - a proposal for a novel Master degree program based on Unmet Clinical Need, global Healthcare Challenges, and 21st century skills

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 599-603
Author(s):  
Michael Friebe
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
21St Century ◽  
21St Century Skills ◽  
Data Analytics ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Healthcare Systems ◽  
Disruptive Innovation ◽  
Incremental Innovation ◽  
Healthcare Provision

AbstractThe effectiveness, efficiency, availability, agility, and equality of global healthcare systems are in question. The COVID-19 pandemic have further highlighted some of these issues and also shown that healthcare provision is in many parts of the world paternalistic, nimble, and often governed too extensively by revenue and profit motivations. The 4th industrial revolution - the machine learning age - with data gathering, analysis, optimisation, and delivery changes has not yet reached Healthcare / Health provision. We are still treating patients when they are sick rather then to use advanced sensors, data analytics, machine learning, genetic information, and other exponential technologies to prevent people from becoming patients or to help and support a clinicians decision. We are trying to optimise and improve traditional medicine (incremental innovation) rather than to use technologies to find new medical and clinical approaches (disruptive innovation). Education of future stakeholders from the clinical and from the technology side has not been updated to Health 4.0 demands and the needed 21st century skills. This paper presents a novel proposal for a university and innovation lab based interdisciplinary Master education of HealthTEC innovation designers.

scholarly journals Impacts of Disruptive Technology: Implementation of MOOCs in Language Teaching

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 242-245
Author(s):  
Wipanee Pengnate* ◽  
Bundit Anuyahong ◽  
Chalong Rattanapong,
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Technology Implementation ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Disruptive Innovation ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
Disruptive Technology ◽  
Rapid Transition ◽  
Educational Paradigm ◽  
Teaching Learning

This article presents trends and directions for language teaching instructors, especially in higher education. The objectives of this paper were to investigate the satisfaction of implementation of MOOCs in language teaching and to illustrate the change caused by disruptive technologies effected on behaviors and methods of language teaching-learning process. Due to Covid-19, the pandemic has shown a remarkably dramatic impact on Higher education. The term disruptive technology for e-Learning, therefore, become a common trend in educational system around the world with the rapid transition from traditional classes to online learning systems. Therefore, a robust and implemented approach aimed on improving and empowering the university staff should be created and developed to achieve the highest effectiveness of students’ learning process.In this study, the theory of teaching-learning activity pedagogy and trends in language learning are being proposed. These theories explain and provide conceptual frameworks for Higher Education (HE) to clearly see the interactions and consequences of the new educational paradigm according to disruptive innovation.

scholarly journals The Implementation of Supply-side Structural Reform: Next Chapter for High-Tech Development Zones

2021 ◽  
Vol 235 ◽  
pp. 02036
Author(s):  
Tian Di
Keyword(s):  
Disruptive Innovation ◽  
Economic Transformation ◽  
Structural Reform ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Supply Side ◽  
Data Envelopment ◽  
High Tech Industry ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Effective Development ◽  
Near Future

Promoting supply-side structural reform is the key to China’s economic transformation and upgrading. As disruptive innovation is affecting different sectors and areas of society, numerous high-tech development zones should fully release their vitality and realize unprecedented development while contributing to this reform. This study attempted to further analyze the Research and Development (R&D) efficiency of high-tech zones in the past mode, and shed light on a more advanced and effective development pattern in the near future. This paper used Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) model, which is a linear programming method to measure the efficiency between multiple decision-making units, and categorized three decisive factors to reach solid conclusions [1]. Our statistical results indicated that the low R&D efficiency is ubiquity among high-tech industries, and there is not yet a strong platform for advanced R&D activities. Lastly, this paper suggested strategies to maintain the sustainable development of the high-tech industry under the supply-side reform.

Business Model

2012 ◽  
pp. 100-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arash Najmaei
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Mental Model ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Disruptive Innovation ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Disruptive Technology ◽  
New Business ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Established Firms ◽  
Strategic Logic

Today’s world of business is increasingly witnessing exemplary firms which introduce new business models, exploit new markets and disrupt established firms in order to create a unique competitive position. Although the theoretical and conceptual posture of this phenomenon is well grounded and explained in the extant literature on disruptive innovation, little is known about strategic logic of this phenomenon. In other words, the managerial paradigm or cognitive and mental model that underlies the orchestration of micro- and macro-organizational mechanisms of a disruptive move, such as market and technological knowledge, have surprisingly received little attention. In this sense, an analytical review of literature suggests that strategic logic of a disruptive technology can be well presented through the lens of business model (BM) and its innovation. Accordingly, it is argued that business model represents a mental model which underlines activities such as acquisition of market and technological insights, opportunities and requisite actions required for transforming a disruptive idea into a disruptive market movement. This view offers new insights into the study of disruptive phenomenon. It addresses the managerial (i.e. mental model) underpinnings of disruptiveness, instead of market, economical and technological dimensions. Business model innovation (BMI) is a disruptive change in the core logic of value creation and capture. It is a value-revolutionizing framework which explicitly delineates the strategic processes of a disruptive strategy. Thus, it is essentially a paradigm for strategizing the craft of disruptive innovation (technology). Given this view, this chapter conceptually explicates this contour and shows how BMI effectuates a disruptive technological phenomenon by presenting four propositions. Finally theoretical and managerial implications of this view are illuminated in order to furthering the practice and enhancing future research in this growing field of inquiry.

Perspectives on disruptive technology and innovation

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 313-331
Author(s):  
Wan Liu ◽  
Ren-huai Liu ◽  
Hui Chen ◽  
Jet Mboga
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Technology Innovation ◽  
Disruptive Innovation ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Disruptive Technology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Chinese Context ◽  
Technology And Innovation ◽  
Disruptive Technologies

Purpose Disruptive technology and innovation represent complex conflicts in nature. This paper aims to present an analytical review of the heterogeneity and conflicts that exist in the disruptive technology/innovation between the eastern and western countries using Chinese high-speed railways to illustrate disruptive innovation. Design/methodology/approach The emerging economy brings about other theoretical and practical conflicts. Qualitative analysis is conducted on Chinese high-speed railways to assess the validity of innovation characteristics using Professor Clayton M. Christensen’s theories of disruptive technology/innovation and conflict. The authors explore the conflicts that can accompany the introduction of disruptive technologies in the current platform and how appropriately this specific context can lessen these conflicts. Findings The study revealed that Christensen’s theories could be applied 100per cent to the Chinese context if the western disruptive innovation theory can meet the practical requirements of Chinese disruptive technology/innovation. Qualitative analysis showed that Chinese high-speed railways had experienced greater success with disruptive innovation mechanism. The authors conclude that while the Chinese market is critical in shaping the kind of innovations that are emerging there, many disruptive technologies/innovations in China have their roots in the low-end market and new market. Implications for theory and practice are discussed. Originality/value There exists a research gap in the literature on the Chinese context. Conflict of disruptive technology and innovation within China and the characteristics of the Chinese high-speed railway prompt further research for scholars and practitioners.

scholarly journals Ex-Ante Prediction of Disruptive Innovation: The Case of Battery Technologies

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (19) ◽  
pp. 5229
Author(s):  
Julian Marius Müller ◽  
Raphael Kunderer
Keyword(s):  
Lithium Ion Batteries ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Disruptive Innovation ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Disruptive Technology ◽  
Redox Flow Batteries ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Ante ◽  
Flow Batteries ◽  
Sustainable Energy Systems

Battery technologies represent a highly relevant field that is undergoing conversions in the context of, for instance, battery electric vehicles or stationary power storage for renewable energies. Currently, lithium-ion batteries represent the predominant technology that has, however, a considerable environmental impact that could hinder the emergence of sustainable energy systems. Driven by these conversions, several authors claim that potentially disruptive technologies could occur. The concept of disruptive innovation has been highly regarded in research and practice, but has only been successfully regarded from an ex-post perspective. However, without the possibility to establish ex-ante predictions of disruptive innovation, several authors disregard the concept of having significant relevance for practice. In response to this research gap, the present paper attempts to establish an ex-ante prediction of potential disruptive innovation. The method is based on the disruption hazard model by Sood and Tellis, testing seven hypotheses regarding a potential disruption hazard of redox-flow batteries towards lithium-ion batteries. The paper finds that redox-flow batteries could represent a disruptive technology, but this evaluation is limited to an expert evaluation. The authors discuss this finding, as the technical characteristics of redox-flow batteries support its role as a potential disruptive innovation, concluding with implications, limitations as well as suggestions for future research.

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