Chapman and Hall/CRC Innovation and Knowledge Management in Manufacturing Industry: Case Studies and Applications (Knowledge-based Engineering for Innovation)

Innovation and Knowledge Management in Manufacturing Industry: Case Studies and Applications is a valuable resource to organizations in the modern manufacturing setting where change is fast, competition is intense, and where technological changes take place continuously. The book provides a thorough analysis of the crucial connection between the practices of innovation and knowledge management systems and introduces a detailed framework that is meant to help manufacturers cope with the challenges related to digital transformation and the incorporation of Industry 4.0 technologies. It contains practical case studies, which are the successful experiences of knowledge management and innovation strategies in practice and they contain the valuable insights and best practices that have been learned by the leaders in the industry. Some of the major issues covered include the assessment of Industry 4.0 maturity, the overall organization of the innovation cycle, and the development of the efficient knowledge transfer methods that enable employees to exchange information and contribute to the consistent improvement. Addressing the needs of manufacturing executives, knowledge management professionals, and industrial engineers, the book can equip the readers with the knowledge, and strategies that will help them improve the levels of innovation in their organization and efficiently manage the knowledge resources. Through innovation, this book will expand readers' organizational potential and inspire them about the future of manufacturing.