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Innovation of small and medium enterprises in times of Covid-19

Steinerowska-Streb Izabella, Głód Grzegorz

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2022

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z. 158

549--562

EN

Purpose: The study explores how the disruption caused by Covid-19 has influenced the innovativeness of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Poland. It aims to show the examples of innovative ideas introduced by SMEs in times of pandemic to overcome the obstacles that appeared due to fluctuations in the demand and supply because of Covid-19. Design/methodology/approach: The study draws on a qualitative research design and uses case studies. We chose three small and two medium-sized Polish firms specializing in different business areas for analysis. Findings: The analysed organizations due to Covid-19 introduced innovations mainly focused on IT solutions. All of the firms have begun to offer remote work. Moreover, they implemented a new work organization system and a new customer service system. In all cases, the new solutions will be maintained and developed after the end of the pandemic. Research limitations/implications: The study uses five case studies. Practical implications: The outcomes of the study can motivate entrepreneurs to implement innovations as the case studies may inspire them. Moreover, the successes of presented SMEs may convince entrepreneurs that introducing innovations is not difficult and that the effects of innovative changes are measurable and visible in a short time. Thus, they may be encouraged to take action to overcome obstacles in their surroundings. Originality/value: The study develops the knowledge concerning the innovation process in companies in an uncertain, unstable and unpredictable environment.

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A study on impact of open innovation openness on the practices adopted by Indian Food Processing SMEs on Product Innovation Output

Sahdev Supriya Lamba, Singh Gurinder, Sharma C. S., Chawla Mamta

Acta Innovations

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2022

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no. 44

45--63

EN

This study throws light on the outline of innovation taking place in Indian Food Processing SMEs with a special focus on open Innovation taking place in these SMEs and the exchange of information or knowledge taking place between inside-out and outside-in parties for the purpose of innovation. In addition, puts special focus on describing how SMEs’ product innovation output related with the effect of outside-in and inside-out exchange of knowledge and information. Further, it analyzes how expenditure on innovation and collaborating with outside parties can help in the predicting product innovation output of Indian Food Processing SMEs. The analysis was done with the help of Jamovi to find out regression between the dependent variable- “Product innovation output” & independent variables- “Extent of openness”, “Inhouse R& D expenditure”, “Purchase of R&D from outside sources”, “Acquiring knowledge from outside sources” and control variable- “Indian Food Processing SMEs”. And towards the end, it contains the summary of the survey done, which suggested that Indian Food Processing SMEs are proactively involved themselves in inside R&D in comparison to the outside R&D and buying or taking license from outside sources. Other than these activities, one more pointer came as a takeaway from the study, product innovation is performed more in comparison to process innovation by the Indian Food Processing SMEs.

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Innovation of Polish family and non-family businesses

Kraśnicka Teresa

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2021

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z. 150

81--98

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Purpose: The study aimed to identify differences in the level of innovation of the two types of firms – family (FB) and non-family (NFB) – and understand how the expectations of the management and/or business owners vary regarding the impact of innovations on business performance. Design/methodology/approach: Research questions were formulated based on the review of the findings of the surveys that compared innovation in family and non-family firms worldwide. Then, empirical research was conducted in 334 family and non-family firms in Poland. Findings: The findings do not confirm significant differences in the level of product innovation between FB and NFB. On the other hand, they point to a higher level of innovation measured with the number of process innovations in NFB. Research shows that firms rate the degree to which the expectations of innovation effects were fulfilled relatively low in both types of firms. Research limitations/implications: The applied measurement of the level of innovation according to the number of implemented innovations does not take into account their qualitative aspect, whether they are radical or incremental. The survey (questionnaire and interview) was based solely on the number of innovations declared as implemented by the respondents. Practical implications: The survey findings should inspire managers of family and non-family firms to analyze both the expected effects of the implementation of a particular type of innovation and to assess its actual outcomes. Social implications: Studies show that FB are not less innovative when it comes to implementing new or modified products and services. This contradicts both the opinions and some research results about the conservatism of FB or their stronger orientation towards family goals at the expense of a firm’s growth. Originality/value: This comparative study on FB and NFB innovation fills a gap in the area where knowledge concerning this issue is still scarce in Poland.

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Podejście strategiczne we wdrażaniu innowacji

Chojnacka A., Sobotka A.

Materiały Budowlane

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2017

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nr 8

97--100

PL

Wdrażanie innowacji w przedsiębiorstwie prowadzić może do poprawy jego kondycji finansowej, podniesienia pozycji rynkowej oraz wzrostu konkurencyjności. Innowacyjność przedsiębiorstwu zapewnić może każda zmiana, która coś ulepsza, daje nową jakość lub pozwala stworzyć nowy produkt lub usługę. Ważny jest wybór odpowiedniej innowacji, odpowiadającej potrzebom rynku. Wprowadzenie innowacji wymaga podejścia strategicznego we wdrożeniu i zarządzaniu zmianami. Polega ono na wnikliwej analizie otoczenia i przedsiębiorstwa z uwzględnieniem wyboru i wdrożenia zamierzonych innowacji. Wykorzystując ustaloną i sprawdzoną w praktyce metodykę, zaprojektowano strategię i plan strategiczny wprowadzenia innowacji produktowych w przykładowej wytwórni wyrobów budowlanych ze szkła. W artykule zaprezentowano wyniki analizy otoczenia i wytwórni (m.in. metodami: 5 sił Portera, SWOT/TOWS, BCG), na podstawie których zaproponowano program ogólny realizacji nowych celów, strategie szczegółowe, metody działania oraz określono niezbędne zasoby materialne i finansowe do wdrożenia zmian.

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Implementation of an innovation in a company can lead to the improvement in its financial condition, its market position and an increase in its competitiveness. Innovation can be provided by any change that improves something, gives a new quality, or allows the company to create a new product or service. The condition for the company’s development is the right choice of the type of innovation, based on the demand of the market. Introduction of innovations, that would ensure success, is associated with economic change in the company and requires a strategic approach in implementation and change management. It is based on a thorough analysis of the environment and the company, including the selection and implementation of the intended innovation. Using established and proven in practice methodology, to design the strategy and the strategic plan were designed to introduce product innovations in a sample glassware factory. The article presents the results of analysis of the environment and the factory (i.a. Porter’s 5 forces analysis, SWOT/TOWS, BCG). Based on this results were proposed: a general framework of realization of new goals, detailed strategies and methods of operating. Resources (including those financial) necessary in implementing changes were also laid down.

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Model zwinnego procesu innowacji produktowej i organizacyjnej na przykładzie Wolters Kluwer

Wirkus M., Zejer P.

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2016

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z. 97

333--342

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Celem artykułu jest przedstawienie zwinnego procesu innowacji produktowej i organizacyjnej opracowanej oraz zaimplementowanej w Wolters Kluwer. Przedstawiono cechy i naturę innowacji produktowej i organizacyjnej opisując ich podstawową charakterystykę. Omówione zostały główne założenia, szanse i zagrożenia zwinnego procesu innowacji. Opisano poszczególne kroki procesu, co pozwoli czytelnikowi zrozumieć sposób implementacji i zastosowania omawianego procesu. Autorzy przedstawiają również sugestie i wnioski, które są kluczowe z punktu widzenia zastosowania procesu w warunkach innych organizacji.

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Main goal of this article is to present agile process of product and organizational innovation created and implemented at Wolters Kluwer. It shows features and nature of the product and organizational innovation by describing their basic characteristics. Main assumptions, possibilities and risks of agile innovation process were discussed. Each step of the process was described which allows reader to understand how to implement and use that process. Authors of the article also present key suggestions and conclusions for process usage in other organizations.

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Projektowanie wyrobów AGD z wykorzystaniem metod inwentycznych

Dostatni E., Piechowiak J., Kowalski Ł.

Zarządzanie Przedsiębiorstwem

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2015

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Vol. 18, nr 2

9--17

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This paper presents an approach to designing innovative product appliances including its recycling using a number of inventing methods. The research methods include brainstorming, Osborn’s checklist and a crushing method. Each of them has helped to create innovative solutions for a toaster. The inventive tools which have been applied here support creative problem solving and provide a lot of innovative ideas. The conducted research were focused on inventiveness as well as environmental aspects. It was important to find solutions which were not only innovative but environment friendly as well. As a result of research using all these methods, one receives a number of proposals, out of which the most creative ones are selected. Was also important ideas applicability in practice. Indication of the final concept of a product were based on the results of the survey. An appliance of the product using CAD system was a final result of presented research in this paper. A new approach towards designing appliance, known as eco-design, is used and it considers the appliance’s influence on the environment as early as on the level of preliminary designs. In order to meet environmental requirements, one conducts a recycling analysis of the appliance. The analysis was carried out using a recycling agent-based application developed at the Poznan University of Technology.

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Determinanty procesu innowacyjnego i strategie wdrażania innowacji produktowych

Jabłońska-Kośmider E.

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2013

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z. 66

91--99

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Innowacyjność stanowi podstawowy czynnik poprawy konkurencyjności przedsiębiorstw i w związku z tym jest istotnym elementem strategii. Na działalność innowacyjną wpływają uwarunkowania zewnętrzne i wewnętrzne. Zewnętrzne determinanty przesądzają o ogólnych warunkach tworzenia i dyfuzji innowacji w jednostkach gospodarczych. Skracające się cykle życia produktów zmuszają jednostki gospodarcze do systematycznego wprowadzania innowacji produktowych. Przedsiębiorstwa mają kilka możliwości wyboru strategii wdrażania innowacji produktowych.

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Innovation is an essential factor in the improvement of enterprises’ competitiveness and is therefore an important element of the strategy. The innovation activities are affected by external and internal factors. External determinants prejudge the general conditions of the creation and the diffusion of innovation in enterprises. The reducing life cycles of products are forcing the enterprises to systematically introduce product innovations. Companies have several choices of strategy for the implementation of product innovations.

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Źródła informacji o nowych produktach

Dzwolak W.

Przemysł Spożywczy

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2009

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T. 63, nr 7

30-32

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Zakup nowego produktu żywnościowego obarczony jest znacznym ryzykiem decyzji dla konsumenta. W tym procesie istotne znaczenie mają informacje, które docierają do konsumenta, dotyczące nowej oferty produktów żywnościowych. Znajomość tych źródeł oraz ich znaczenia dla konsumenta odgrywa szczególną rolę dla przedsiębiorstw. Odpowiedni komunikat skierowany do konsumenta przyspiesza proces dyfuzji innowacji produktowych.

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The purchase of a new product is loaded with the decision risk taken by the consumer. Hence, information that goes to the consumer is very important. The knowledge of the sources of information and their importance for the consumer, play a special role for enterprises. Proper communication directed to the consumer make the diffusion process about innovative products to go faster.