As the lines between products and services become less and less distinct, many managers and consultants advocate that manufacturing companies learn to think like the service sector--get close to the customer, offer multi-dimensional solutions, provide high-quality support. But in today's highly competitive and constantly changing marketplace, managers in service industries, such as banking, insurance, financial services, utilities, and retailing, can benefit enormously by thinking like manufacturers--employing a rigorous product development model to create and test new offerings, develop the...

Stellar new product development is no accident - it is the result of a disciplined, systematic approach based on best practices. This book is a collection of 18 articles, handpicked by the authors, that span the practices critical for success; from generating breakthrough new ideas, accelerating the Stage-Gate Idea-to-Launch process, improving project selection with portfolio management and developing a product innovation and technology strategy. Over the years, research has yielded insights into the secrets of success and best practices in product innovation. This selection of carefully...

Achieve dominance in the marketplace by implementing a product innovation strategy to guide your company's product innovation efforts, investment decisions and resource allocation. World-renown innovation experts, Dr. Robert G. Cooper and Dr. Scott J. Edgett lead you through a powerful executive framework for developing and implementing a product innovation strategy, complete with numerous examples and useful tips. The authors offer a comprehensive guide to help companies develop and implement an effective product innovation strategy. Emphasis is placed on selecting strategic arenas,...