Derivation of a Target System for Continuous Innovation Based on a Systematic Literature Review

Abstract

The manufacturing industry faces critical changes due to the increasing importance of sustainability. Ever faster changing customer requirements and the need to consider circular economy require a rethink of today's business models. Continuous innovation, realized through upgrades to existing technical products, holds the key to addressing these challenges. However, operational hurdles hinder its implementation, prompting the need for support in manufacturing companies. An essential point to support and set guard rails is the development of a target system, as it supports manufacturing companies in the prioritization of activities for the realization and implementation of continuous innovation. There is currently a scientific deficit in this area, as the targets of continuous innovation are not sufficiently described, taking into account the relevant dimensions of the product, business models, process and organization. Therefore, this paper focuses on the derivation of a target system for continuous innovation for technical products in the usage phase. It encompasses a systematic literature review-based methodology, a target clustering and target descriptions.