6 Innovation Networks

Accelerating innovation at Lufthansa Systems

Posted on February 17th, 2017 by John Bessant

This case study explains how Lufthansa Systems have been mobilising internal entrepreneurship through the version of an accelerator programme.   Lufthansa Systems case

Deep dive – Supply chain learning

Posted on May 8th, 2015 by John Bessant

Supply chain learning This deep dive explores the theme of shared learning and innovation across supply chains and suggests that the competitive advantage of firms like Toyota owes much to sustained implmentation of this approach

Managing knowledge spaghetti

Posted on April 19th, 2015 by John Bessant

In this video John Bessant talks about some of the challenges and opportuntties in the world of open collective innovation

Jimmy Wales and the birth of Wikipedia

Posted on April 7th, 2015 by John Bessant

In this TED talk Jimmy Wales explains some of the ideas behind Wikipedia and the use of open source approaches to its development

Blackstone entrepreneur’s network

Posted on April 7th, 2015 by John Bessant

Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network is an initiative to strengthen existing entrepreneurial ecosystems in struggling areas by building a network of master entrepreneurs and connecting them with a pipeline of potential high growth ventures

Local Motors

Posted on March 11th, 2015 by John Bessant

Local Motors Case Study  This case explores a vibrant community of enthusiasts sharing ideas to co-create cars and other vehicles.

Desso

Posted on February 10th, 2015 by John Bessant

This case study, researched by Professor Mickey Howard and Dr Sally Jeanrenaud of Exeter University, looks at the innovative approach to its supply chain adopted by the floor coverings company Desso.  It highlights the potential of such innovation and also some of the management challenges involved.

Roy Sandbach, P&G, interview transcript

Posted on December 3rd, 2014 by John Bessant

This is a transcript of the interview with Roy Sandbach of Procter and Gamble describing their ‘Connect and develop’ programme.  Roy Sandbach interview transcript   You can find the interview here    

Green supply chains

Posted on October 21st, 2014 by John Bessant

Green-Innovation-Management  This is a case study of green supply chain management in the automobile industry.

Michael Bartl interview transcript

Posted on October 21st, 2014 by John Bessant

Michael Bartl transcript