What are the secrets of competitive R&D on a global scale? The nineties have seen the largest international R&D expansion ever. Investigating more than 1000 R&D laboratories of 80 companies, this book presents the largest description of global R&D practice. Based on 240 research interviews and case studies from 18 best-practice companies, the authors introduce new concepts and trends that will shape global R&D management in the early 21st century."Managing Global Innovation is a rich compendium of new concepts of global R&D, enlivened by 18 excellent best-in-class case studies. What is especially impressive, the authors bridge seamlessly theoretical and practical issues about how companies create, transform and implement new technology in an expanding marketplace. This will be intriguing to both the industry and the academic world. The lessons learned are invaluable. The book is a real tour de force, probably destined to become a standard in this field for some time to come." Professor Jeff Huang, Harvard University"This excellent book demonstrates how the dynamics of innovation and creativity can be mastered. Important reading for senior management and a must for R&D leaders." Karl Weinberger, Head of Corporate R&D, Schindler"A feast of delights... deserves a very wide readership." Phil Gamlen, ICI Technology - Science and Technology Policy Strategy

I. Challenges and Trends.- 1. Challenges of Organizing International Research & Development.- 2. Trends and Drivers in R&D Location.- 3. Organizational Concepts: Towards the Integrated R&D Network.- 4. Establishing Overlaying Structures.- 5. Organizing Virtual R&D Teams: Towards a Contingency Approach.- II. Emerging Patterns.- 1. The Market as a Challenge for R&D.- 2. Managing the International R-to-D Interface.- 3. Transnational R&D Processes.- 4. New Information and Communication Technology as an Enabler for Dispersed R&D Projects.- 5. Managing Knowledge and Human Resources.- III. Best-in-Class: The Pharmaceutical, Chemical and Food Industry.- 1. DuPont Gaining the Benefits of Global Networks - from the Science Base to the Market Place.- 2. Roche Global Differentiation between R and D.- 3. Schering Synchronised Drug Development.- 4. Ciba International Research Laboratories in Japan: Practical Validation of a Strategic Concept.- 5. Nestlé Interaction of R&D and Intelligence Management.- 6. Kao Localizing R&D Resources.- IV. Best-in-Class: The Electronics and Software Industry.- 1. Xerox The Global Market and Technology Innovator.- 2. Canon R&D as the Motivating Force for Continuous Growth and Diversification.- 3. Hewlett-Packard Planet-Wide Patterns in the Company's Technology Tapestry.- 4. IBM Using Global Networks for Virtual Development.- 5. SAP International Project Management.- 6. Unisys Localization of Software Development.- V. Best-in-Class: The Electrical and Machinery Industry.- 1. ABB Management of Technology: Think Global, Act Local.- 2. Daimler Global Knowledge Sourcing and Research.- 3. Schindler Institutionalizing Technology Management and R&D Core Competencies.- 4. Hitachi Management Practices for Innovation in Global Industrial Research.- 5. LeicaMicroscopy International Transfer of R&D Activities.- 6. MTU Partner in International High-Tech-Cooperations.- VI. Implications for Organizing Global R&D.- Index of Companies.- Authors and Contributors.