digital twin

Is AI the new R&D function in modern corporations?

By rnd-admin
on 11 January, 2022

The role and impact of R&D (broadly defined to include driving innovation in any aspect of the firm) has dramatically increased, says Marco Iansiti of the Harvard Business School. In essence, AI has become the new R&D function in...

digital twin convergence in the chemical sector

Breaking the mold – using the power of convergence to accelerate growth – a review

By rnd-admin
on 20 November, 2019

Convergence of technologies creates the opportunity for disruptive business models, Steve Bone reviews an article in Prism which identifies a number of potential scenarios for the chemical industry.

Accelerating product development: the tools you need now – a review

By rnd-admin
on 30 July, 2019

Could tools used by the digital industry provide answers for more traditional sectors? Steve Bone discusses a McKinsey article about tools and techniques

Portfolio management tools and approaches

The aim of portfolio management is to ensure that a sensible set of innovation...
The Halo-Effect: Creating Impact Through “Good-looking“ Roadmaps

Content is the essence of roadmapping. But the impact of impressive, professional visuals that...
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

To fail fast can save enormous waste later in the product lifecycle. Failure Mode...
Techniques for Effective Prioritisation

Gut feeling may be a valid basis for making decisions about your personal life...
Innovation Fitness Test - a tool to help scoring

John Bessant recommends this tool developed by colleagues in Canada which helps with using...