New product development in knowledge-based manufacturing SMEs active in the ICT industry: A conceptual framework

Mohammad Reza Meigounpoory, Mohsen Mohammadi Jozani

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Abstract

The growth in popularity and application of information and communication technology (ICT) products is exponential. However, rapid technological changes, numerous market players, and extremely short product life cycles have rendered the new product development process in ICT both challenging and risky. Although various ICT related new product development (NPD) models have been developed over recent decades, these models are product or company specific and could not capture the essence of NPD in ICT industry holistically. The present paper proposes a conceptual framework for the development of new products in information and communications technology industry using a comprehensive literature survey as well as semistructured interviews. The framework is based on a stage gate process model and aims for comprehensiveness and relevance to the context of ICT industry. Although the framework is based on Iranian companies, most of the aspects are recognised in NPD literature; thus, the findings could have broad applicability.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)114-126
Number of pages13
JournalInternational Journal of Technoentrepreneurship
Volume3
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2016
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Conceptual framework
  • ICT industry
  • New product development

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Business and International Management
  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Strategy and Management
  • Management of Technology and Innovation

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