Managing Global Innovation

"Managing Global Innovation is a rich compendium of new concepts of global R&D, enlivened by 18 excellent best-in-class case studies. What is especially impressive, the authors bridge seamlessly theoretical and practical issues about how companies create, transform and implement new technology in an expanding marketplace. This will be intriguing to both the industry and the academic world. The lessons learned are invaluable. The book is a real tour de force, probably destined to become a standard in this field for some time to come." Professor Jeff Huang, Harvard University "This excellent book demonstrates how the dynamics of innovation and creativity can be mastered. Important reading for senior management and a must for R&D leaders." Karl Weinberger, Head of Corporate R&D, Schindler "A feast of delights... deserves a very wide readership." Phil Gamlen, ICI Technology - Science and Technology Policy Strategy

• Challenges and Trends.- Challenges of Organizing International Research & Development.- Extent of R&D Internationalization.- Foreign R&D in China.- Internal Drivers.- External Drivers.- Establishing Overlaying Structures.- Organizing Virtual R&D Teams.- Emerging Patterns.- The Market as a Challenge for R&D.- Technology Listening Posts.- Managing the International R-to-D Interface.- Transnational R&D Processes.- Information & Communication Technologies.- Directors of International R&D Labs.- Managing Knowledge and Human Resources.- Best-in-Class: The Pharmaceutical and Chemical Industry.- DuPont: Gaining the Benefits of Global Networks — from the Science Base to the Market Place.- Hoffmann-La Roche: Global Differentiation between Research and Development.- Schering: Synchronized Drug Development.- Ciba: International Research Laboratories in Japan: Practical Validation of a Strategic Concept.- Kao: Localizing R&D Resources.- Best-in-Class: The Electronics, Software, and Service Industry.- Xerox: The Global Market and Technology Innovator.- Canon: R&D-Driver for Continuous Growth and Diversification.- Hewlett-Packard: Planet-Wide Patterns in the Company’s Technology Tapestry.- IBM: Using Global Networks for Virtual Development.- SAP: Global Intellectual Property Management in the Software Industry Sector.- Unisys: Localization of Software Development.- Huawei: Globalizing through Innovation.- Fujitsu: Solutions for the Ubiquitous Networking World.- Swiss Re: Global Intellectual Property Management in the Financial Services Industry.- Best-in-Class: The Electrical and Machinery Industry.- ABB: Management of Technology: Think Global, Act Local.- Daimler: Global Knowledge Sourcing and Research.- Schindler: Institutionalizing Technology Management and R&D CoreCompetencies.- Hitachi: Management Practices for Innovation in Global Industrial Research.- Leica Microscopy: International Transfer of R&D Activities.- MTU: Partner in International High-Tech-Cooperations.- BMW Group: Strategic Framework for Global Innovation to Enhance the Efficiency of Global R&D.- Siemens: Flying with the Dragon - Innovation in China.- Implications.- Implications for Organizing Global R&D.