...Mohamed Zairi Is innovation still a mystery as far as many organizations are concerned? Or is it simply poorly understood and inadequately controlled and managed? Although there is a massive database on innovation, and ample reading sources on the subject, there is indication that organizations...

...Kenneth G. McIntosh Discusses the implementation of engineering data management (EDM)which is one of the more recent technologies to be considered by enterprises needing to be more responsive to business pressures. Highlights the considerations for a successful implementation stressing the need...

... displays and instrumented gloves. Computers Management Production Virtual reality The last ten years have seen an important, yet sometimes trivialized,revolution in the computing industry. Virtual reality (VR) is a technology which claims to provide the “ultimate” interface between humans...

...Mohamed Zairi Report on a project on benchmarking innovating activity in a number of progressive UK – and European‐based organizations. Aims to identify best practice in innovation and its management and control by using the McKinsey model criteria. Concludes with a list of factors thought...

... Management Product development Simultaneous engineering Product development is a key process which determines the future creation of wealth in business. Unfortunately, there are too many managers who do not fully understand, or are not convinced of, this fact. Welcoming delegates to a recent...