Now that most companies have implemented a systematic new product process to drive projects from idea to launch, the best-practice companies are improving their processes to make them both faster and ...

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 ...

Leading firms are now beginning to integrate elements of the Agile IT product development method into their traditional gating processes to develop physical products. The trend began first in the IT ...

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Planisware Center for Excellence announced today that it will open its innovation masterclass series with “Beyond Stage-Gate® and Agile” led by Dr. Robert G. Cooper ...

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 ...

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 ...

Industrial companies are often perceived as lumbering giants that have difficulty responding to competitive pressures and capitalizing on market trends. Design cycles can last years—not just for ...

But just producing an experimental batch was slated to cost as much as US$300,000, enough for the division to miss its budget target for the year. Primarily for this reason, the team’s boss, Senior ...

Has the corporate world run out of ideas? Nah. When I walk around big global corporations, I’m struck by the number of brilliant new products and services being developed. But most never make it to ...

Chipotle's new Smoked Brisket is now available nationwide and in Canada after two years in development and a year-long, two market test. Chipotle has experienced significant success with its new ...