The front-end of eco-innovation for eco-innovative small and medium sized companies
(2014) In Journal of Engineering and Technology Management 31(1). p.43-57- Abstract
This paper studies the Front End of Eco-Innovation (FEEI), the initial phase of the eco-innovation process. Incorporating environmental concerns at the front-end of innovation is important, as product parameters are still flexible. This paper investigates the FEEI for 42 small and medium sized eco-innovators in the Netherlands by using a survey. The results show that SMEs embrace informal, systematic, and open innovation approaches at the FEEI. Teams appear to be multidisciplinary, and creativity and environmental knowledge are essential. Experimentation played a significant role at the FEEI. The paper concludes with recommendations for future research and implications for managers.
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- author
- Bocken, N. M.P. LU ; Farracho, M. ; Bosworth, R. and Kemp, R.
- publishing date
- 2014-01-01
- type
- Contribution to journal
- publication status
- published
- subject
- keywords
- Eco-design, Eco-innovation, Fuzzy front-end, New product development, Sustainability
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- Journal of Engineering and Technology Management
- volume
- 31
- issue
- 1
- pages
- 15 pages
- publisher
- Elsevier
- external identifiers
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- scopus:84889076573
- ISSN
- 0923-4748
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.jengtecman.2013.10.004
- language
- English
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- c81800c4-44b9-4374-8bf3-4d31ffdddb50
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