When and how to implement design thinking in the innovation process: A longitudinal case study

Y Cai, J Lin, R Zhang - Technovation, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Design thinking is viewed as an attractive approach to fostering innovation. Interest
in this area has increased significantly in recent years, and an increasing number of firms …

Conceptualizing business model piloting: An experiential learning process for autonomous solutions

L Thomson, D Sjödin, V Parida, M Jovanovic - Technovation, 2023 - Elsevier
Business model innovation supports manufacturers in the pursuit of new opportunities.
However, successfully innovating a new business model presents a significant learning …

[HTML][HTML] Implementing circular economy activities in manufacturing for environmental sustainability

T Sakao, N Bocken, N Nasr, Y Umeda - CIRP annals, 2024 - Elsevier
Manufacturers around the globe are expected—with growing urgency—to contribute to the
implementation of a circular economy (CE) to enhance environmental sustainability …

[HTML][HTML] The role of prototy** and co-creation in circular economy-oriented innovation: A longitudinal case study in the kitchen industry

G Dokter, C Boks, U Rahe, BW Jansen… - Sustainable Production …, 2023 - Elsevier
To bridge the gap between the conceptualisation and implementation of circular value
propositions, recent research efforts have focused on linking design-driven approaches with …

From experimentation to scaling: what shapes the funnel of AI adoption?

N Ameye, J Bughin… - Economics of Innovation …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Firms tend to manage the diffusion of complex and uncertain technologies through a 'funnel',
whereby firms first experiment (test and learn), then decide to exploit and scale technology …

[HTML][HTML] Unpacking experimentation in design thinking: Contributions to innovation performance and the moderating role of digital technologies

S Magistretti, C Dell'Era, M Candi, SK Swan, M Bianchi… - Technovation, 2025 - Elsevier
Abstract Design thinking is an innovation approach that emphasizes develo** and testing
hypotheses about the desirability, feasibility, and viability of an idea through iterative …

Applying circular business models in the Chilean construction sector: A system dynamics perspective

KD Véliz, C Pabón‐Pereira, JP Walters… - … Strategy and the …, 2025 - Wiley Online Library
The construction sector remains a significant contributor to global climate change,
accounting for one‐third of global greenhouse gas emissions as well as a substantial …

[HTML][HTML] Facilitating business model transformation: Theory, operators, and patterns

P Velandia, A Herrera, M Sánchez… - Journal of Open Innovation …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Understanding Business Models (BMs) has become an essential capability for
organizations seeking to drive growth, revitalize a lagging core or defend against industry …

Initiating data-as-a-service adoption in water utilities: A service design approach

A Cahn, D Katz, A Ghermandi, P Prevos - Utilities Policy, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) can help facilitate the successful adoption of innovative
digital solutions by water utilities. However, little is known about the processes used to adopt …

What facilitates the effectiveness of innovation ecosystem-specific experimentation? A dynamic capabilities perspective

J Han, H Zhou, S Lowik… - Industry and …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
There is the bourgeoning literature arguing that successfully delivering complex innovations
to mass societies requires focal firms and their key partners to first perform a series of …