Industrial innovation excellence in the 21st century : theory, policy, practice and politics / edited by Elias G. Carayannis (professor of science, technology, innovation and entrepreneurship, School of Business, George Washington University, USA), Nikos R. Zotas (PhD candidate and researcher, business strategy and the new digital era, University of the Aegean), Pantelis C. Kostis (Department of Economics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Greece) and Aris Kaloudis and Halvor Holtskog (Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway).

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Carayannis, Elias G., editor.

Zotas, Nikos R., editor.

Kostis, Pantelis C., editor.

Kaloudis, Aris, editor.

Holtskog, Halvor, editor.

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Series:

Science, innovation, technology and entrepreneurship

Science, innovation, technology and entrepreneurship series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Technological innovations--Economic aspects.

Technological innovations.

Industrial management--Technological innovations.

Industrial management.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (380 pages)

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2026.

Summary:

"This book provides a cutting-edge exploration of industrial innovation in the digital age, covering theory, policy, practice, and politics. It highlights emerging paradigms, systemic disruptions, and governance challenges that define the new contours of industrial innovation, while also assessing how industrial innovation is measured and governed, and poised for future adaptation. This detailed volume traces the evolution of industrial innovation, from the rise of Industry 4.0 to the long-term trajectories of Industry 6.0. Drawing on a diverse range of case studies, leading experts in the field explore key themes such as innovation ecosystems, foresight, disruption and entrepreneurship, and cyber-security. They underscore the critical roles of accountability, governance, and inclusivity in driving industrial innovation, advocating for a reimagined approach that prioritizes human prosperity, ecological responsibility, and institutional fortitude. Industrial Innovation Excellence in the 21st Century is a valuable resource for scholars and students of knowledge management, organizational innovation, and technology and ICT. Policymakers and practitioners of innovation will also find its unique insights relevant and informative for the improvement of future policies"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: 1. Introduction: Mapping the landscape of industrial innovation in the digital age / Elias G. Carayannis and Nikos Rigert Zotas

Part I: Foundations and frameworks of industrial innovation

2. What is industrial innovation? A current perspective / Elias G. Carayannis and Pantelis C. Kostis

3. Measuring industrial innovation / Elias G. Carayannis and Pantelis C. Kostis

4. The political dynamics of industrial innovation / Elias G. Carayannis and Pantelis C. Kostis

5. The innovation ecosystems of robust, resilient, and competitive societal models / Elias G. Carayannis and Pantelis C. Kostis

Part II: Enabling technologies, risks, and decision-making

6. Cybersecurity: The backbone of industrial innovation excellence / Sokratis Katsikas

7. Cybersecurity, privacy, and safety in industrial innovation / Elias G. Carayannis and Nikos Rigert Zotas

8. Industrial network innovation and industrial chains / Elias G. Carayannis and Nikos Rigert Zotas

9. Decision-making in industrial innovation under multiple criteria and uncertainty / Elias G. Carayannis and Nikos Rigert Zotas

Part III: Future-oriented strategies and transformations

10. Disruption, foresight, and I2E: Strategic navigation through complexity and change / Elias G. Carayannis and Nikos Rigert Zotas

11. Technological futures in the age of Industry 6.0 and Society 6.0 / Elias G. Carayannis and Nikos Rigert Zotas

Conclusion: Toward a new horizon

rethinking innovation for the future.

Notes:

Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781839109188 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

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