In 2000, BMW made a decision to explore using rapid manufacturing technologies for mass manufacturing of cars. The idea, in part, was that these technologies could open up scope for developing ...

In today's fast-paced and competitive business landscape, successful innovation is crucial for organizations to stay relevant and thrive. One of the critical aspects of managing innovation is product ...

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For several decades, the oil and gas industry has considered front-end loading (FEL) an essential best practice for assuring owners, when making the final investment decision (FID) on a capital ...

Despite the many challenges that larger companies have in developing new products, to their credit, most medical device companies have mastered the process of Stage-gate portfolio management. Startups ...

At NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, lessons-learned workshops focus on specific project events. The KM office facilitates after-action review sessions called “pause and learn” at key decision ...