Computer-aided innovation

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Computer-aided innovation ( CAI ) refers to a software category of information systems that have been specifically created for the typical management tasks and activities in the innovation process. CAI software systems support u. a. Activities such as invention methods (e.g. TRIZ ), idea generation and management or project selection and management methods (e.g. stage-gate model ). In the German-speaking area, one also speaks of innovation software .

A distinction must be made between innovation software and generic project management software, standard communication systems and office information systems, CAD / CAE ( computer-aided design / computer-aided engineering ) and other, primarily technical or operationally-oriented development applications.

While the terms CAI and innovation software are often used interchangeably, provides innovation management software a subcategory of CAI. This subcategory includes particular CAI products that support management tasks in the innovation process.

Potential benefits of innovation software

The market for innovation software has changed steadily in recent years. The potential benefits of innovation software were scientifically evaluated in the course of this and can be divided into the following four areas.

Efficiency increase

A key to increasing efficiency is the quick absorption and dissemination of information and knowledge in product development projects. As Horst Geschka already described in 1993 in his book Competitive Factor Time - Acceleration of Innovation Processes , software tools simplify the integration, modification and transfer of data and information. The data collection only has to take place once, which relieves the workforce. The information entered is available everywhere and also easier to maintain. A possible consequence is, for example, a reduction in transaction costs or a reduction in the search time for information.

Increase in effectiveness

In the innovation process, it is important to filter out less profitable ideas as early as possible and to identify promising ideas as early as possible. Innovation software has the potential to improve and accelerate this decision-making process. Different scenarios, evaluation criteria or alternatives can be considered simultaneously, which improves the quality of the decisions and the wealth of information. Innovation software is also often suitable for making decision-making processes more effective and easier to understand.

Increase in competence

The use of innovation software can promote the transparency of processes. This makes the innovation process more understandable and easier to accept. Knowledge of the innovation and management methodologies can be conveyed to the users. The use of CAI products enables less competent users to use complex methods with little effort.

Increase in creativity

Especially at the beginning, the innovation process depends on a large pool of ideas - only in later phases is the quality of the ideas more important. The barrier-free input of ideas and the involvement of external people and institutions such as experts, customer suggestions, etc. also encourage creativity.

See also

literature

  • S. Kohn, A. Levermann, J. Howe, S. Hüsig: Software in the innovation process . Volume 1, edition of the 1st Insti study series, Stuttgart 2003.
  • S. Kohn, S. Hüsig: Distribution and application barriers of innovation software in small and medium-sized companies in Germany . In: Zeitschrift für KMU & Entrepreneurship (ZfKE), 56, 2008, 1/2 (documentation area), pp. 118–122
  • S. Kohn, S. Hüsig: Helping the new on the jumps ... Innovation software - software for innovation management . In: Der EDV-Leiter , 2, 2005, pp. 40–44
  • N. Leon: The future of computer-aided innovation . In: Computers in Industry 60, (8), 2009, pp. 539-550.
  • K. Waldmannstetter, S. Hüsig: Innovation management software: requirements, potentials, market analysis and product overview . WiKu-Verlag Verlag for Science and Culture, Duisburg 2009, ISBN 978-3-86553-341-8 .
  • H. Geschka: Competitive factor time - acceleration of innovation processes . Verlag Moderne Industrie, Landsberg / Lech 1993, ISBN 978-3-478-32050-4
  • RG Cooper: Perspective Third - Generation New Product Processes . In: Journal of Product Innovation Management , 11, 1, pp. 3–14
  • SC Wheelwright, KB Clark: Revolution in product development Top performance in speed, efficiency and quality through dynamic teams . Publishing house NZZ, Frankfurt a. M. / New York 1994, ISBN 3-593-35019-X

Individual evidence

  1. ^ H. Geschka: Competitive factor time - acceleration of innovation processes . Verlag Moderne Industrie, Landsberg / Lech 1993, ISBN 978-3-478-32050-4 .
  2. ↑ a b Stefan Hüsig, Karl Waldmannstetter: Innovation management software : requirements, potentials, market analysis and product overview . WiKu - Wissenschaftsverlag Dr. Stein, Duisburg / Cologne 2009, ISBN 978-3-86553-341-8 .
  3. ^ RG Cooper: Perspective Third-Generation New Product Processes . In: Journal of Product Innovation Management . No. 11.1 , p. 3-14 .
  4. ↑ SC Wheelwright, KB Clark: Revolution in product development Top performance in speed, efficiency and quality through dynamic teams . Publishing house NZZ, Frankfurt a. M. / New York 1994.
  5. ↑ S. Kohn, A. Levermann, J. Howe, S. Hüsig: Software in the innovation process . Volume 1, edition of the 1st Insti study series, Stuttgart 2003.