Leveraged Innovation

This text investigates the benefits of Early Supplier Involvement (ESI). The authors show how, why, and to what effect, suppliers are becoming increasingly invo... » 

This text investigates the benefits of Early Supplier Involvement (ESI). The authors show how, why, and to what effect, suppliers are becoming increasingly involved in the innovation process itself, describing the process through which increased co-operation can lead to real competitive advantage. «