Modularization vs. Innovation

March 18, 2014 Editor 0

This paper argues the relationship between modularity and product innovation. The work is based on the assumption that in order to become an innovation, a novel product has to be successfully diffused into the marketplace. Modularity can give rise to a series of parameters related to commercial success; however, there is not a well-defined relationship between modularity and product innovativeness. The aim of the paper is to analyse the logic of the most acknowledged modularization methods in-order to understand how they can really influence product success, and then, part of product innovativeness.

• Content Type Journal Article
• Category Research Article
• Pages 29-42
• DOI 10.1260/1757-2223.6.1.29
• Authors
  • Lorenzo Fiorineschi, Industrial Engineering Department, University of Florence, Via Santa Marta, 3 – 50139 Firenze, Italy
  • Paolo Rissone, Industrial Engineering Department, University of Florence, Via Santa Marta, 3 – 50139 Firenze, Italy
  • Federico Rotini, Industrial Engineering Department, University of Florence, Via Santa Marta, 3 – 50139 Firenze, Italy

• Journal International Journal of Innovation Science
• Print ISSN 1757-2223
• Journal Volume Volume 6
• Journal Issue Volume 6, Number 1 / March 2014

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Categories: Innovation

Tags: Modularization