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Summary
Summary
Leveraged Innovation reveals that a dramatically different approach to the supplier-client relationship is being developed by leading companies around the world. It documents the benefits of Early Supplier Involvement (ESI), a radically new approach to inter-company relations which is providing a powerful impetus for increased creativity. Based on findings of a European Research team, the text clearly shows how, why and to what effect suppliers the world over are becoming increasingly involved in the innovation process itself. This book demonstrates and documents the process through which increased co-operation can lead to real competitive advantage.
Author Notes
Francis Bidault is Professor of Strategy and Innovation Management and Deputy Director of the Theseus Institute, Sophia Antipolis, France.
Charles Despres is Professor at the Graduate School of Business Marseille-Provence.
Christina Butler is currently at London Business School researching cross-boundary groups.
Table of Contents
| Introduction |
| The Context of Earlier Supplier Involvement |
| What is ESI? |
| The Origins, Diffusion and Evolution of ESI |
| The Drivers of ESI Adoption |
| The Challenges of ESI |
| The Supplier's Perspective |
| Managing Interdependence |
| The Strategic Implications of ESI |
