Categorization of Innovation concepts for Sustainable Improvement

Jayawardana*, TSS; Ratnayake, RMVS; Kumarapeli, K.A.U.P.

doi:10.35940/ijitee.a5296.119119

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“…Further, this methodology can be applied to manage technological innovations in manufacturing organizations other than textile and apparel industries as well. Moreover, ANP can be applied to find out priorities of risk factors and root causes of other innovation concepts (Kumarapeli et al , 2019) by identifying corresponding risk factors and root causes.…”

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Technological innovation management through root cause prioritization

Kumarapeli

Ratnayake

Jayawardana

2022

RJTA

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Purpose Technological innovation has become a significant part of textile and apparel industries. To become distinguished from competitors, it is essential to harness the potentials of the organizations in achieving higher speeds, faster delivery times, more precise research and development processes followed by modern manufacturing techniques, lower inventory and lower costs. This paper aims to present the risk factors, root causes and their impact related to technological innovation. This uncovers deeper problems inherent to the technological innovation process while providing insight to develop a more robust risk management strategy in marking the survival and growth of the organizations in the textile and apparel trade. Design/methodology/approach Literature review and structured interviews with industry experts were conducted to identify the risk factors and root causes associated with technological innovations related to textile and apparel industries. The impact of root causes to the risk factors was determined through priorities, derived according to analytic network process using Super Decision software. Findings Impact of the root causes on risk factors take different priorities, highlighting the most alarming root causes, which contribute more to the outcome. This provides insight for a more precise decision-making on the order of prioritization of root causes in managing risks involved. Originality/value Findings of this research provide insight on the most influential competencies of any textile and apparel organization for a thriving innovation. Profound knowledge on risk factors, root causes and their contribution to the outcome enhances complex decision-making. This ultimately leads to “credible performances’’ of the technological innovation and optimizing the resources available, which bridges the gap that exists in the current literature.

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“…Among the different innovation concepts introduced in literature (Kumarapeli et al , 2019), technological innovation has become a hot topic. Because, it revolutionizes living standards, by bringing it to the next level (Edwards-Schachter, 2018).…”

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Technological innovation management through root cause prioritization

Kumarapeli

Ratnayake

Jayawardana

2022

RJTA

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Development of a risk model for different innovator types in textile and apparel industries

Kumarapeli

Ratnayake

Jayawardana

2023

RJTA

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Purpose Technological innovation is one of the strongest driving forces in the survival and growth of any organization, including textile and apparel industries. However, technological innovation inherits a wide array of risks due to the uncertainty involved in it. In-depth research reveals the existence of a significant relationship between innovation failures and the approach used to innovate, that is, the organization’s innovator type. However, quantitative evidence supporting this concern is still lacking. Hence, the purpose of this paper is to bridge the existing gap in the literature on effective management of technological innovation risk factors and the innovator type of textile and apparel industries. Design/methodology/approach The risk factors related to technological innovations are identified under different innovator types. Analytic network process (ANP) has been used to evaluate the contribution of risk factors according to the innovator type of the organization. Data was gathered through the literature review and structured and semi structured interviews with textile and apparel industry experts. The contribution of risk factors was determined through priorities, derived according to the ANP using Super Decision software. Findings Contribution of risk factors takes different values according to innovator type. This provides comprehensive knowledge on developing a risk management strategy according to the innovator type of the organization. Furthermore, this provides insight into the fact that a generalized risk management strategy will not be effective and sensible for all innovator types. Originality/value The findings provide a thorough understanding of developing a customized risk management strategy by determining the “most to least” criticality of risks based on the innovator type of the organization. Furthermore, findings can be used to adopt the most appropriate innovator type based on the organization’s key competencies. Moreover, this guides the organization in making the best use of internal resources during risk management. Furthermore, this provides insight into the risk factors that must be addressed prior to embarking on new innovative approaches.

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Categorization of Innovation concepts for Sustainable Improvement

Cited by 2 publications

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Technological innovation management through root cause prioritization

Technological innovation management through root cause prioritization

Development of a risk model for different innovator types in textile and apparel industries

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