Knudsen, M.P. (2007). The relative importance of interfirm relationships and knowledge transfer for new product development success. Journal of Product Innovation Management, (24), 117-138.
Format: Peer-reviewed article
Type: Research — Non-experimental
Experience level of reader: Fundamental
Annotation: The article explores the extent to which external relationships are involved in NPD, and the relative contributions from various collaborating groups including: 1) customers, 2) suppliers, 3) competitors, 4) universities/private research institutes, or 5) consultants. The article also distinguishes between complementary knowledge, and supplementary knowledge, in the innovation process.
Setting(s) to which the reported activities/findings are relevant: Federal lab, Government, Large business, Small business (less than 500 employees), University
Knowledge user(s) to whom the piece of literature may be relevant: Manufacturers, Researchers
Knowledge user level addressed by the literature: Organization
This article uses the Commercial Devices and Services version of the NtK Model