Investigating product innovation pathway from a modular standpoint: A case study of large aircraft assembly line

Product innovation is a robust approach for enterprises to acquire and maintain a competitive edge. In order to support the development of enterprise product innovation, it is essential to establish an innovation pathway. Grounded in a modular perspective and considering the product innovation proce...

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Main Authors: Huyi Zhang, Lijie Feng, Jinfeng Wang, Tiancong Zhu, Lecheng Jin
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-01-01
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023105640
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author Huyi Zhang
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description Product innovation is a robust approach for enterprises to acquire and maintain a competitive edge. In order to support the development of enterprise product innovation, it is essential to establish an innovation pathway. Grounded in a modular perspective and considering the product innovation process, this study segments the process into product demand analysis, product module partitioning, product innovation opportunity recognition, and product innovation design. Consequently, an integrated product innovation pathway is constructed by incorporating relevant innovation theories and methodologies, encompassing the innovation process, theory, and methods. The feasibility and efficacy of this research are validated through a case study of a large aircraft assembly line, indicating that this approach effectively bolsters product innovation development and holds practical significance.
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spelling doaj.art-54ac353bec90481ebfd62125da3ee3d22024-02-01T06:31:34ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402024-01-01101e23356Investigating product innovation pathway from a modular standpoint: A case study of large aircraft assembly lineHuyi Zhang0Lijie Feng1Jinfeng Wang2Tiancong Zhu3Lecheng Jin4Institute of Logistics Science and Engineering, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai, ChinaLogistics Engineering College, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai, ChinaChina Institute of FTZ Supply Chain, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai, China; Corresponding author.Aeronautical Manufacturing Technology Institute, Shanghai Aircraft Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Shanghai, ChinaAeronautical Manufacturing Technology Institute, Shanghai Aircraft Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Shanghai, ChinaProduct innovation is a robust approach for enterprises to acquire and maintain a competitive edge. In order to support the development of enterprise product innovation, it is essential to establish an innovation pathway. Grounded in a modular perspective and considering the product innovation process, this study segments the process into product demand analysis, product module partitioning, product innovation opportunity recognition, and product innovation design. Consequently, an integrated product innovation pathway is constructed by incorporating relevant innovation theories and methodologies, encompassing the innovation process, theory, and methods. The feasibility and efficacy of this research are validated through a case study of a large aircraft assembly line, indicating that this approach effectively bolsters product innovation development and holds practical significance.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023105640ModularizationProduct innovationInnovation pathwayLarge aircraft assembly line
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Investigating product innovation pathway from a modular standpoint: A case study of large aircraft assembly line
Heliyon
Modularization
Product innovation
Innovation pathway
Large aircraft assembly line
title Investigating product innovation pathway from a modular standpoint: A case study of large aircraft assembly line
title_full Investigating product innovation pathway from a modular standpoint: A case study of large aircraft assembly line
title_fullStr Investigating product innovation pathway from a modular standpoint: A case study of large aircraft assembly line
title_full_unstemmed Investigating product innovation pathway from a modular standpoint: A case study of large aircraft assembly line
title_short Investigating product innovation pathway from a modular standpoint: A case study of large aircraft assembly line
title_sort investigating product innovation pathway from a modular standpoint a case study of large aircraft assembly line
topic Modularization
Product innovation
Innovation pathway
Large aircraft assembly line
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023105640
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