IMPLEMENTATION OF R&D MANAGEMENT MODELS IN GLOBAL ORGANISATIONS

DS 80-3 Proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Engineering Design (ICED 15) Vol 3: Organisation and Management, Milan, Italy, 27-30.07.15

Year: 2015
Editor: Christian Weber, Stephan Husung, Marco Cantamessa, Gaetano Cascini, Dorian Marjanovic, Francesca Montagna
Author: Johansson, Glenn; Saefsten, Kristina; Adolfsson, Ann-Cathrine
Series: ICED
Institution: 1: Joenkoeping University, Sweden; 2: Maelardalen University, Sweden
Section: Design Organisation and Management
Page(s): 075-082
ISBN: 978-1-904670-66-7
ISSN: 2220-4334

Abstract

This paper addresses implementation of R&D management models in global product development organisations. The study rests upon empirical material originating from five industrial companies that was collected via workshops and interviews. A number of enablers for and barriers to implementation of R&D management models have been identified. The study adds to the current theory on how companies with global organisations can ensure that the R&D management model is implemented throughout the entire organisation. In addition, the practical value refers to that the identified enablers and barriers support companies in their strive towards better adherence to the R&D management models in product development projects.

Keywords: Design Management, Design Process, New Product Development, Project Management

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