Petersen, K.J., Handfield, R.B., & Ragatz, G.L. (2003). A Model of Supplier Integration into New Product Development. Journal of Product Innovation Management, 20(4), 284-299.
Format: Peer-reviewed article
Type: Research — Non-experimental
Experience level of reader: Fundamental
Annotation: Case studies of 17 firms were used to develop a model for supplier integration in the new product development process. The model was then validated by way of a survey of 84 purchasing executives. Findings indicate that suppliers should: be evaluated prior to becoming involved in a project, participate in cost and technology sharing plans early in the process, understand project outcome objectives, and have direct involvement with project teams.
Setting(s) to which the reported activities/findings are relevant: Large business, Small business (less than 500 employees)
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