Agile new solution development in manufacturing companies.
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Huikkola, T., & Kohtamäki, M. (2020). Agile New Solution Development in Manufacturing Companies. Technology Innovation Management Review, 10(3), 16-23. https://doi.org/10.22215/timreview/1333Sammendrag
This conceptual paper proposes a new agile solution development model for technology and manufacturing companies. The flexible model consists of five key phases: 1) new idea screening, 2) idea nurturing, 3) conversion of ideas into "good enough" solutions, 4) solution productization, and 5) solution revamping. These phases are iterative by nature and follow partial stage model logic, hence combining elements of both the waterfall and agile methods. For technology and manufacturing companies, the new model presents a new way to consider ideas related to new product, service, process, and business model development. It is framed in contrast with older models that are typically product oriented, which potentially restrict companies in the ability to strategically renew themselves fast enough in turbulent product-service markets.