Product Planning Process
This integrated lecture is designed to understand major issues, activities and tools in the context of systematic product planning, a key activity for managing the front-end of innovation, i.e.: • Systematic scanning of markets for innovation opportunities • Understanding strengths/weakness and specific core competences of a firm as platforms for innovation • Exploring relevant sources for innovation (customers, suppliers, Lead Users, etc.) • Developing ideas for radical innovation, relying on the creativeness of employees, using techniques to stimulate creativity and creating a stimulating environment • Transferring ideas for innovation into feasible concepts which have a high market attractively Voluntary presentations in the third hour (articles / case studies) - Guest lectures by researchers - Lecture on Sustainability with frequent reference to current research - Permanent reference to current research Examination: In addition to the written exam at the end of the module, students have to attend the PBL-exercises and prepare presentations in groups in order to pass the module. Additionally, students have the opportunity to present research papers on a voluntary base. With these presentations it is possible to gain a bonus of max. 20% for the exam. However, the bonus is only valid if the exam is passed without the bonus. |