| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 454211 | Computer Standards & Interfaces | 2011 | 7 Pages |
Innovation is the creation of new idea, practice, object, or even product by an individual or company. A competitive organization needs to continuously offer new line of products and services to the market for their customers. In order to cut down their R&D costs, companies seek external or even global vendors to pursue their research and development (R&D) tasks. This paper discusses the issues related to innovation outsourcing, including uncertainty, risks, productivity and quality issues.
Research Highlight► We differentiate the concepts and implications among innovation, innovation collaboration, and innovation outsourcing. ► We provide theoretical foundations that support innovation outsourcing practice. ► We examine the uncertainties and risks toward innovation, outsourcing, and innovation outsourcing practices. ► We examine quality and risk monitoring issues regarding innovation outsourcing.
