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Product innovation in UK manufacturing companies

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  • Keith Goffin, Marek Szwejczewski, Michael Sweeney, Colin New

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In many sectors of the manufacturing industry, product innovation is an important way for companies to achieve competitive advantage. Regular introductions of new products can be essential, especially in fast-moving markets. But how often do companies introduce new products? A database of UK manufacturing plants was analysed to determine the innovation rates and typical product development times in specific industry sectors. The results show a wide spread in the development times and innovation rates even within closely defined sectors - implying that some companies are particularly efficient at product innovation whereas others need to improve. In addition, the research identifies a number of key areas of innovation, which require further investigation, both within the UK and on an international basis.

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  • Keith Goffin, Marek Szwejczewski, Michael Sweeney, Colin New, 2000. "Product innovation in UK manufacturing companies," International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 2(1/2/3/4/5), pages 620-632.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijmtma:v:2:y:2000:i:1/2/3/4/5/6/7:p:620-632
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