TY - JOUR
T1 - The front-end of eco-innovation for eco-innovative small and medium sized companies
AU - Bocken, N.M.P.
AU - Farracho, M.
AU - Bosworth, R.
AU - Kemp, R.P.M.
PY - 2014/1/1
Y1 - 2014/1/1
N2 - This paper studies the Front End of Eco-Innovation (FEEL), the initial phase of the eco-innovation process. Incorporating environmental concerns at the front-end of innovation is important, as product parameters are still flexible. This paper investigates the FEEL for 42 small and medium sized eco-innovators in the Netherlands by using a survey. The results show that SMEs embrace informal, systematic, and open innovation approaches at the FEEI. Teams appear to be multidisciplinary, and creativity and environmental knowledge are essential. Experimentation played a significant role at the FEEI. The paper concludes with recommendations for future research and implications for managers.
AB - This paper studies the Front End of Eco-Innovation (FEEL), the initial phase of the eco-innovation process. Incorporating environmental concerns at the front-end of innovation is important, as product parameters are still flexible. This paper investigates the FEEL for 42 small and medium sized eco-innovators in the Netherlands by using a survey. The results show that SMEs embrace informal, systematic, and open innovation approaches at the FEEI. Teams appear to be multidisciplinary, and creativity and environmental knowledge are essential. Experimentation played a significant role at the FEEI. The paper concludes with recommendations for future research and implications for managers.
U2 - 10.1016/j.jengtecman.2013.10.004
DO - 10.1016/j.jengtecman.2013.10.004
M3 - Article
SN - 0923-4748
VL - 31
SP - 43
EP - 57
JO - Journal of Engineering and Technology Management
JF - Journal of Engineering and Technology Management
ER -