by VanessaRatten (Author)
This book discusses the growing use and importance of frugal innovation in society. Frugal innovation looks at innovating in a cost-efficient manner by taking into account available resources. This book explains how frugal innovation is different to other types of innovation and how frugal innovation offers a creative solution to issues of sustainability and the circular economy. The book approaches innovation by taking into account the stakeholders and how companies can innovate efficiently in an inclusive manner. It presents successful cases of companies that have innovated frugally, making the book an engaging read for anyone who is interested to learn more.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 134
Edition: 1
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 26 Feb 2019
ISBN 10: 1138316202
ISBN 13: 9781138316201
`The recent years have witnessed significant transformation of innovation studies. As innovation researchers, we used to study innovation and assumed that it might have positive impact on numerous social issues. Nobody really assumed it was easy but with noble exceptions, we did not pay much attention to the impact innovation had on the lower strata of societies and the well-being of developing nations. Vanessa Ratten's Frugal Innovation makes an invaluable contribution to revitalizing innovation research. The book is a hallmark in frugal innovation research and deserves to be read by anybody with an interest in the field.' -Jan Vang, Full Professor in Innovation and Operations, Section of Sustainability, Aalborg University, Denmark