Open innovation/integration versus disintermediation/disintegration. (December 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Linton, Jonathan D.
• Is Part Of: Technovation. Volume 78(2018)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 3
• Publication Date: 2018-12
• Subjects: Technological innovations -- Periodicals; Industrial management -- Periodicals; Innovations -- Périodiques; Gestion d'entreprise -- Périodiques; Electronic journals; 658.57
• DOI: 10.1016/j.technovation.2018.06.006
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0166-4972

Abstract

Abstract: Supply chain disintegration is considered, due to its importance as an enabler for the management of technology innovation. This research is urgent as it is relevant to a wide range of other occurrences outside of technology innovation management, including: major policy or regulatory changes, industrial actions, economic sanctions, trade wars, trade realignment – such as Brexit, natural disasters, civil disorder and conflict, and financial crises. Disintegration is the re-alignment of partners and coordination within a supply chain to enhance customer value. This process is driven by one of more of the following: introduction of new technology or input, elimination of existing technology or input, change in customer requirements, and/or change in other external factors. The interdisciplinary nature and intellectual foundations of disintegration are considered. Finally, areas of research need are offered.