Abstract

This paper presents a conceptual model to explore the knowledge integration (KI) practices of internal and external company actors involved in the New Product Development (NPD) process of the aerospace industry. The model is based on the linkage of elasticity principles, particularly Hooke’s Law, to Knowledge Management theory. KI practices are considered as a force pushing the NPD process and are metaphorically described as the spring addressed by Hooke’s law. The integration of the knowledge of internal and external company actors impacts NPD, reducing the dimensions of the whole process, in terms of phases, through the application of the concurrent engineering approach. The whole NPD process is improved in terms of the reduction of uncertainty and complexity, and with an ‘integrated energy’ that sustains the pressure of the fastchanging competitive environment. The model is explored to provide an interpretation of the conceptualisation phase of a new aerospace product development process. Qualitative data were collected and analysed. Insights regarding the applications of the model and the theoretical implications are also provided for applications in other industries.

Autore Pugliese

• Corallo Angelo , Lazoi Mariangela , Secundo Giustina

Tutti gli autori

• Corallo A. , Lazoi M. , Secundo G. , DE PAOLIS P.

Titolo volume/Rivista

KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT RESEARCH AND PRACTICE

Anno di pubblicazione

2016

ISSN

1477-8238

ISBN

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Numero di citazioni Wos

2

Ultimo Aggiornamento Citazioni

25/04/2018

Numero di citazioni Scopus

1

Ultimo Aggiornamento Citazioni

24/04/2018

Settori ERC

Non Disponibile

Codici ASJC

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