Transformation Networks in Innovation Alliances – The Development of Volvo C70

Sigvald Harryson, Rafal Dudkowski, Alexander W. Stern · 2008 · Journal of Management Studies

Summary. This paper examines how Volvo developed the C70 car through learning alliances spanning multiple organizational levels. The researchers identify 'transformation networks' that enable knowledge transfer and integration across exploration and exploitation phases of innovation. These networks operate differently at various organizational levels and prove essential for converting research into commercial products.

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Harryson, S., Dudkowski, R., & Stern, A. W.. (2008). Transformation Networks in Innovation Alliances – The Development of Volvo C70. Journal of Management Studies. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-6486.2008.00768.x

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DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-6486.2008.00768.x
Countries: Sweden
Regions: Europe
Categories: innovation-networks, innovation-theory, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28