User-driven innovation in Supply and Value Networks: Development of a Framework for Evaluation of Implementation readiness Astrid Heidemann Lassen1*, Alexia Jacobsen1, Søren Wandahl2, Søren Bolvig Poulsen3 and Henrik Sørensen1
1Center for Industrial Production, Aalborg University, Fibigerstræde 16, 9220 Aalborg, Denmark 2Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Aalborg University, Fibigerstræde 16, 9220 Aalborg, Denmark 3Department of Communication, Aalborg University, Kroghstræde 1, 9220 Aalborg, Denmark
ABSTRACT In order to address the lack of knowledge about readiness for implementing user-driven innovation at a network level, this paper develops a conceptual framework for assessment, and tests this in the context of the building material industry in Denmark. The results illustrate significant differences in user-driven innovation readiness between the network partners, and provide valuable knowledge on which areas to target in order to create a balanced network approach to the joint innovation activities. Keywords: user-driven innovation, supply chain, implementation readiness, value network, collaboration