Managing the manufacturing – R&D interface: an extended editorial viewpoint. Issue 2 (25th February 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lager, Thomas; Rennard, Jean-Philippe
• Editors: Thomas Lager and Prof. Jean-Philippe Rennard, Prof.
• Is Part Of: Journal of manufacturing technology management. Volume 25:Issue 2(2014)
• Page Start: 146
• Page End: 154
• Publication Date: 2014-02-25
• Subjects: Innovation -- Supply chain -- Manufacturing -- Interface -- Manufacturing technology management -- R&D; Computer integrated manufacturing systems -- Periodicals; Manufacturing processes -- Automation -- Periodicals; Industrial engineering -- Periodicals; Manufacturing industries -- Management -- Periodicals; 670.5
• DOI: 10.1108/JMTM-12-2013-0172
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1741-038X

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: – This extended editorial viewpoint aims to introduce the individual contributions for this special issue. Design/methodology/approach: – The articles included in this special issue are reviewed. Findings: – The preliminary synthesis of all articles identifies four different perspectives on this topical area: a corporate strategy perspective, a cross-functional work-process perspective, an outsourcing perspective and a specific Chinese perspective. Research limitations/implications: – Some of the articles in this special issue are of a theoretical character; thus, further empirical research is recommended. Practical implications: – The individual papers present important information, guidelines and frameworks that firms can use in their efforts to bridge the manufacturing – R&D interface. Originality/value: – This special issue focuses on a less-researched topical area and attempts to bridge the disciplines of operations and innovation management.