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TY - JOUR
T1 - The importance of a structured new product development (NPD) process
T2 - A methodology
AU - Owens, Jon
AU - Cooper, Rachel
PY - 2001/1/4
Y1 - 2001/1/4
N2 - In order to achieve a successful new product, and assist the successful implementation of a new product into a company, it is useful to have a structured and documented approach to New Product Development (NPD), therefore providing a clear roadmap for the development of new products. This review highlights the NPD process, from concept to consumer and what the key success drivers are, such as; the quest for real product superiority and success, and the need for cross-functional teams; in order for a company to succeed and use new products as a source for competitive advantage.
AB - In order to achieve a successful new product, and assist the successful implementation of a new product into a company, it is useful to have a structured and documented approach to New Product Development (NPD), therefore providing a clear roadmap for the development of new products. This review highlights the NPD process, from concept to consumer and what the key success drivers are, such as; the quest for real product superiority and success, and the need for cross-functional teams; in order for a company to succeed and use new products as a source for competitive advantage.
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M3 - Journal article
AN - SCOPUS:6344222120
SP - 57
EP - 62
JO - IEE Colloquium (Digest)
JF - IEE Colloquium (Digest)
SN - 0963-3308
IS - 46 I
ER -