How does a component from a supplier with high reputation for product innovation improve the perception of a final offering? A process perspective

An excellent reputation for product innovation (RPI) is an intangible asset for any company and promises a sustainable competitive advantage. This study empirically analyzes the spillover effects of a high component supplier's RPI to the offering of the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). The results show that there are positive effects to be gained from the innovativeness of a component supplier, which increases the perceived performance of the final offering containing the supplier's product. In addition, the study demonstrates that such a strategic partnership between a component supplier and an OEM has the potential to influence the purchase intention of the final consumer in a positive manner, thereby creating value for both parties. Contributions are made to a better understanding of strategic options for such a partnership and to an on-going discussion on RPI and the importance of intangible attributes in innovation management.     

技术哲学视阈中的风险和安全

对风险和安全哲学进行了概述,对与之相关的风险、不确定性、安全性和预防等核心概念进行了界定,特别强调了风险和不确定性的区分,并且论述了这种区分的重要性。以对科学中不确定性信息的处理的讨论为基础,论述了在科学的不确定性情形下进行决策的问题,澄清了预防原则的作用。探讨了如何实施安全工程的主要方法,强调了诸如内在安全性、安全因素和多重安全阻抗等安全原则的作用。在此基础上,指出风险性和安全性问题是技术哲学研究中的重要领域。