October 17, 2012
Accelerating Conventional Innovation Stage: gathering and disseminating information Thirty-two years have passed since Stage Gate® has transformed innovation. Faster innovation is accomplished when...
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Launch Date: 2011 What are the stall points that slow innovation? ACI ROR working group conducted a survey to obtain snapshots of stall points and improvements firms made to the development process...
February 27, 2012
Collect detailed project improvement stories where stall was identified and eliminated from future development projects. Focus the ROR on what member companies do to accelerate launch of new products...
February 2013 - Spring 2015 This ROR group seeks to explore how IRI firms structure supplier relationships to: Identify enabling supplier technologies 3-5 years out Encourage suppliers to focus their...
Shortage of Strategic Metals 2012 - 2013 Deliverables Report-Out Winter Meeting 2013 Dealing with Shortages of Critical Materials , RTM, Vol 56, September-October 2013 Description The working group...
November 01, 2012
Twelve Research-on-Research working groups held meetings at the 2012 IRI Annual Meeting. Eight groups report on the status of their work, describe ongoing initiatives, and summarize preliminary...
What is the External Technology Network? External Technology Network (ETN) members share experiences, seek best practices, collectively solve problems, and innovate in the area of external technology...
September 12, 2016
What are the metrics currently used? What are the most effective metrics? What are the best practices for reporting portfolio valuation? What are the potential resources to consult? Presented by: Ken...
Join us for our 2020 Virtual Fall Networks Conference! What is the Innovation Leaders Network? The mission of the ILN is to improve the effectiveness of innovation in industry by sharing tools,...
February 26, 2013
• Suggest a methodology that IRI firms can use to predict shortages and mitigate the risk. • Present a communication tool that provides management with accurate information in a succinct form;...
May 24, 2011
Accessing Internal Knowledge Large companies are increasingly seeking technologies from external sources. However, these companies with multiple R&D sites have difficulty determining if solutions...
January 01, 2011
I’m a longtime fan of the New York Times crossword puzzle; I rarely miss a day, and completing a Saturday puzzle is cause for a small celebration. Over the years, at conferences and on flights, I’ve...
The Maurice Holland Award recognizes the best papers published in Research-Technology Management and honors IRI’s founder, Maurice Holland.
June 22, 2020
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Join us for our 2020 Virtual Fall Networks Conference! What is the New Business Development Network? The NBDN is comprised of professionals working in Commercial Development and New Business...
July 11, 2018
IRI 2018 Annual Conference: Breaking Boundaries. IRI’s Annual Conference is the go-to event for global innovation leaders. 300+ innovators from large corporations, startups, and everything in between...