Providing clarity and a common language to the "fuzzy front end"

P. Koen; G. Ajamian; R. Burkart; A. Clamen; J. Davidson; R. D'Amore; C. Elkins; K. Herald; M. Incorvia; A. Johnson; R. Karol; R. Seibert; A. Slavejkov; K. Wagner

doi:10.1080/08956308.2001.11671418

Providing clarity and a common language to the "fuzzy front end"

P. Koen, G. Ajamian, R. Burkart, A. Clamen, J. Davidson, R. D'Amore, C. Elkins, K. Herald, M. Incorvia, A. Johnson, R. Karol, R. Seibert, A. Slavejkov, K. Wagner

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Stevens Institute of Technology

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An attempt to determine the best practices of fuzzy front end (FFE) of innovation was made by eight companies. A theoretical construct defined as the new concept development (NCD) model was developed to provide a common language and framework on front end activities. The evaluation of the proficiency of the FFE was made at 19 companies using the NCD model. Highly innovative companies were found to be more proficient in the FFE.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	46-55
Number of pages	10
Journal	Research Technology Management
Volume	44
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/08956308.2001.11671418
State	Published - 2001

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