... Manufacturing Innovation Customization Investment Investment in flexible technology and organizational practices usually requires significant capital outlay and organizational disturbance. Current guidelines are insufficient in proposing the kind of flexibility required by an organization. Expecting...

...Jürgen Hauschildt; Gerhard Schewe A characteristic of agile organizations is the development of innovative products and processes. It has been shown that a key factor of success in managing innovative projects is the existence of key persons. Empirical studies on innovation management show that key...