Extending open innovation throughout the value chain by small and medium-sized manufacturers

Nelli Theyel · 2012 · International Small Business Journal Researching Entrepreneurship

Summary. Small and medium-sized US manufacturers widely adopt open innovation practices with customers and suppliers across their value chains. The study of 293 companies shows that open innovation practices significantly influence both product and process innovation outcomes. Effectiveness depends on carefully selecting which practices and partners to engage, extending beyond the traditional focus on research and development.

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Theyel, N.. (2012). Extending open innovation throughout the value chain by small and medium-sized manufacturers. International Small Business Journal Researching Entrepreneurship. https://doi.org/10.1177/0266242612458517

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DOI: 10.1177/0266242612458517
Countries: United States
Regions: North America
Categories: entrepreneurship, innovation-networks, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28