Architectural innovation in product development through early supplier integration

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The involvement of suppliers in the early stages of product development provides several advantages to manufacturing firms as exemplified by the collaboration between primary suppliers and the US government to enhance product development in the military aerospace sector. Strong relationships between primary suppliers and manufacturers result to the establishment of strong and long-term competitive advantages and the development of better products. Moreover, the apportioning of more design-build responsibilities to suppliers enhances the relationship between customers and suppliers.

National Security, Product Development, Military Construction, Management, Construction, Aerospace industry, Industrial suppliers, Industrial management, Military structures, Defense contracts

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Nature of innovation and technology management in system companies

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A framework is developed to analyze the organizational structure and strategies of system companies. System companies are vertically integrated firms engaged in diverse businesses. Three types of system companies are identified: integrated system companies, focalized system companies and general contractors and utilities. The strategic options of system companies and interactions between systems and components are also discussed.

Industrial research, Industrial organization, Horizontal integration

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