Open innovation in global networks.
Contributors: Backer, Koen de.; Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Publisher: OECD
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Paris
Language: eng
Number of pages: 127
ISBN-13: 9789264047679
Subjects: Technological innovations -- Economic aspects; Industrial management; Inovaciones tecnológicas -- Aspectos económicos
Description: To match the global demand and supply of innovation, businesses increasingly internationalise their innovation activities while opening their innovation process by collaborating with external partners (e.g., suppliers, customers, universities). This book examines what drives these global innovation networks across different industries, how they are related to companies' overall strategies, whether they are accessible for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and what the consequences are.
Notes: Also available in French under the title: Innovation ouverte dans des réseaux mondiaux.

"This volume was prepared by Koen De Backer and Mario Cervantes"--Foreword.

Includes bibliographical references.

Also issued electronically via the World Wide Web as part of SourceOECD.