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11 Dec

What is Technology Innovation?

by Stephanie Creech
in Innovation, Innovation Software, Technology, Types of Innovation
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Technology innovation is creating, enhancing, and applying novel tools, systems, processes, and technologies that drive transformative advancements across various industries. This dynamic process involves leveraging expertise, research, and resources to develop groundbreaking solutions that address challenges, optimize efficiencies, and generate value. From incremental improvements to disruptive breakthroughs, technology innovation is a catalyst for progress and competitiveness. At its core, technology innovation bridges creativity with functionality. It is not limited to inventing new devices or software; it also includes rethinking existing technologies and adapting them to solve emerging problems. This makes it a cornerstone of sustainable growth and a key driver of societal, economic, and industrial evolution.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="10px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][qodef_separator position="center" color="#dddddd" width="100%" thickness="2 px"][vc_empty_space height="10px"][vc_column_text] Why Technology Innovation Matters [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="5px"][vc_column_text] Solving Complex Problems Technology innovation enables organizations to tackle pressing challenges, whether improving healthcare access, reducing environmental impact, or enhancing global connectivity. It turns abstract ideas into practical solutions that create tangible benefits for businesses and...

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10 Dec

What is Continuous Innovation? Definition, Examples and Management

by Robyn Silber
in Innovation, Innovation Software, Innovation Solutions, Types of Innovation
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Thriving companies don’t sit back and enjoy their success; they are constantly innovating. It is not always the sensational, market-shifting, disruptive innovations that companies invest in, but the commitment of substantial resources to Continuous Innovation.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] What is Continuous Innovation? [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="22px"][qodef_blockquote text="Continuous innovation is an organizational approach of consistently generating, testing, and implementing new ideas across products, services, and processes. It creates a dynamic culture of ongoing improvement, where innovation isn't a one-time event but a perpetual strategic commitment to adaptation, learning, and value creation." title_tag="h3" width="100%"][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="22px"][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/4"][qodef_button size="" type="" hover_animation="" target="_blank" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="fa-check-circle" font_weight="" text="R&D Reports" link="//ezassi.com/open-innovation-management-services/technology-discovery-market-analysis/"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Innovative organizations allocate resources to adjust, tweak and revise products, services, ideas, and methods to maintain their competitive edge.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/4"][qodef_button size="" type="" hover_animation="" target="_blank" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="fa-check-circle" font_weight="" text="IDEA BOX" link="//ezassi.com/idea-box-internal-external-ideation/"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height="42px"][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_column_text] The Rules of Continuous Innovation: Adaptability, Learning, and Growth [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="22px"][vc_column_text]It’s not just companies that are constantly innovating.  The world of competitive...

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05 Dec

From Concept to Reality: Mastering the Innovation Lifecycle with Ezassi

by Stephanie Creech
in Innovation, Innovation Challenge, Innovation Software, Innovation Solutions, Open Innovation
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bringing a groundbreaking idea to life is an exhilarating journey, but it’s also one that requires strategic execution. Whether you’re a startup founder, R&D leader, or innovation manager, the transition from concept to market-ready solution involves navigating a series of interconnected stages. At Ezassi, we specialize in helping organizations streamline the idea-to-implementation process with our suite of Innovation Management Products and Services. Let’s explore how our offerings can elevate your innovation journey and bring your vision to life.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Power of Innovation Management [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="5px"][vc_column_text]Successful innovation doesn’t stop at ideation—it thrives on meticulous planning, execution, and adaptation. Without a structured approach, even the most brilliant ideas risk stalling. Ezassi’s Idea Management Software, Technology Discovery Software, and Pipeline Management Software help organizations manage every phase of innovation, ensuring ideas are not only generated but also refined, implemented, and optimized for long-term success.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Understanding the Idea-to-Implementation Process [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="5px"][vc_column_text] 1. Generating and Refining Ideas Innovation begins with ideation....

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03 Dec

Innovation on the Horizon: The Next 5 Years of Robotics and Industrial Automation

by Dave Jones
in Chemicals & Materials, CPG Industry, Defense & Aerospace Industry, Energy Industry, Enterprise Innovation, Food and Beverage Industry, Innovation, Innovation Software, MedTech & Life Sciences Industry, Technology, Technology Scouting
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Transformative Impact of Robotics on Industry Automation- Revolutionizing Efficiency, Precision, and Innovation Across Sectors [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="22px"][vc_column_text]Robotics and industrial automation are at the heart of Industry 4.0, revolutionizing manufacturing in recent years. These technologies dramatically enhance versatility and reliability, allowing businesses to adapt quickly to changing demands while maintaining utmost precision and efficiency to streamline operations, reduce downtimes, and optimize resource usage. Robotics are driving productivity and boosting profitability across a wide range of industries.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="22px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="22px"][vc_column_text] An Analysis of How Robotics Technology is Changing the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and Food and Beverage Industries   Key Impact Areas: Supply Chain Optimization, Predictive Maintenance, Quality Control, Production Optimization, Adaptive Manufacturing [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Technological advances in robotics are helping CPG companies improve accuracy, reduce costs, and maintain consistent quality while meeting increasing consumer demand for product variety and customization. Supply Chain Optimization: Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) streamline material handling, inventory movement, and packing, while...

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discontinuous innovation
27 Nov

What is Discontinuous Innovation? Definition, Examples and Management

by Robyn Silber
in Innovation, Types of Innovation
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[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] What is Discontinuous Innovation? [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="22px"][qodef_blockquote text="An innovative product, service, or process that dramatically transforms an existing market by introducing a groundbreaking concept or technology. This often leads to the creation of entirely new markets and fundamentally changes the way consumers engage with a product or service, marking a significant evolution in the industry." title_tag="h3" width="100%"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_empty_space height="42px"][qodef_button size="" type="" hover_animation="" target="_blank" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="fa-arrow-right" font_weight="" text="INFOGRAPHIC" link="//ezassi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Disruptive-innovation-infographic.pdf"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Innovation Strategy is the foundation for company growth and adaptability in the ever-changing environment that is business today. Innovators must conceive their innovation strategy around their business objectives and incorporate both Continuous and Discontinuous Innovation. Discontinuous Innovations introduce significant technological changes or leaps and can establish entirely new business models or markets. Think of Electric Vehicles or Streaming Platforms. Discontinuous Innovation is also used interchangeably with “radical” or “disruptive" innovation. Continuous Innovation, in contrast, involves small, consistent, and incremental enhancements to products or services....

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20 Nov

Idea Management as an Innovation Strategy

by Matthew Heim
in Idea Management Software, Innovation, Innovation Software, Innovation Strategy Services
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Strategic Idea Management: Your Edge for Transformative Innovation [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="22px"][vc_column_text]It is undeniable that innovation is likely the single-most impactful means of staying ahead of the competition. However, generating innovative ideas and turning them into actionable solutions requires more than just creative thinking—it demands effective management of ideas, collaboration, and alignment with strategic goals. This is where idea management software and supporting business practices come into play.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="22px"][qodef_blockquote text="Idea management software is a digital platform designed to capture, develop, prioritize, and implement ideas from employees, customers, or stakeholders." title_tag="h3" width="75%"][vc_empty_space height="22px"][vc_column_text]When leveraged effectively using integrated business processes, KPIs and collaboration, it becomes much more than a tool for idea collection—it evolves into a strategic asset that generates business growth, improves efficiency, and enhances organizational culture. Here’s how and why idea management can be a powerful strategic tool across the entire enterprise.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Idea Management for Innovation:  [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="22px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text] Fosters a Culture of Innovation One of...

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13 Nov

Product Lifecycle Management

by Matthew Heim
in Innovation, Innovation Strategy Services
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Product-Lifecycle Management 2.0 [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] A Kaizen Approach to Market-Driven Innovation [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]In today’s competitive business environment, companies are under constant pressure to innovate, streamline processes, and improve product quality. One powerful way to achieve these goals is by applying the principles of Kaizen—the Japanese concept of continuous improvement—to Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). By viewing PLM as a Kaizen loop, organizations can foster a culture of ongoing innovation and refinement, ensuring that products evolve in line with customer needs, technological advances, and market demands. In this blog, we’ll explore how managing Product Lifecycle Management as a Kaizen loop can drive better results, improve efficiency, and lead to the creation of superior products that resonate with customers.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] What is Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)? [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="22px"][vc_column_text]Before we dive into how PLM can benefit from a Kaizen approach, let’s define what PLM is.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="22px"][qodef_blockquote text="Product Lifecycle Management is the process of managing the entire lifecycle of a product from inception, through...

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08 Nov

What is Social Innovation? Definition, Examples and Best Practices

by Robyn Silber
in Innovation, Types of Innovation
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[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] What is Social Innovation? [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="22px"][qodef_blockquote text="Social Innovation refers to the creation of new solutions—ideas, services, or models—that meet pressing social needs and improve individuals' and communities' quality of life. Unlike conventional innovations focused primarily on profit, Social Innovations aim to create shared value, addressing complex challenges such as poverty, health, education, and environmental sustainability." title_tag="h3" width="100%"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Notably, in 2023, the United Nations General Assembly formally recognized Social Innovation’s contributions to sustainable development, underscoring its relevance in today’s interconnected world. The jury is still out on the greatest social innovation of all time; is it the wheel, the social innovation that got the human race rolling, facilitating trade and spreading ideas and wealth globally, or is it the tax system which allowed the creation of public service the (theoretical) equal distribution of wealth? The internet gets my vote, for its substantial social impact in a relatively short period. In less...

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08 Nov

Innovation Analyst for Technology Research

by Matthew Heim
in Innovation, Innovation Software, Innovation Strategy Services, Open Innovation, Technology, Technology Landscape, Technology Scouting
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Risks of Sole Reliance on LLMs and AI in Technology Discovery: Why Human Expertise is Still Essential [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="22px"][vc_column_text] LLMs and AI tools are inadequate as primary technology discovery tools. A human analyst to validate technology search results, conduct crucial subject matter expert interviews, and evaluate unique ideas from experienced, creative employees and stakeholders through open innovation challenges will prove to be the best approach to a fully developed innovation management strategy. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In today’s world of rapid technological advancements, businesses are constantly racing to identify and adopt breakthrough solutions that can give them a competitive edge. AI-driven tools like large language models (LLMs) have emerged as powerful engines for uncovering information, scouring vast data sets in seconds, and generating insights that would otherwise take weeks to gather. However, as efficient as these tools are, they can create a false sense of security in the New Product Development arena. Successful technology discovery demands...

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sensor technology
31 Oct

Technology Trends – Sensors

by Dave Jones
in Chemicals & Materials, CPG Industry, Defense & Aerospace Industry, Energy Industry, Food and Beverage Industry, Innovation, MedTech & Life Sciences Industry, Technology
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Sensors Rank as a Critical Component for Industry Innovation and Competitiveness [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="22px"][vc_column_text]Sensor technology is transforming industries by providing real-time monitoring of supply chains, product quality, and consumer interactions. For sectors like CPG, Defense, Manufacturing, and Energy, sensors offer crucial transparency and superior control. By tracking key conditions such as temperature, moisture, pressure, and handling, businesses can ensure product safety, optimize logistics, and reduce waste. Sensors play a vital role in gathering real-time data that is essential to maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency across industries. Incorporating sensors into an innovation strategy allows companies to gather valuable data that enhances decision-making, streamline operations, and improves product offerings. With real-time insights, businesses can adapt quickly to market demands, improve efficiency, and offer improved experiences for customers. Here is an overview of sensors across various industries and the key measurements sensors can track today. Sensor technology is always improving and moving into new sectors as their...

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