Studying the value chain of research and development units based on the open innovation approach with the aim of optimizing the portfolio of research projects

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Department of Leadership, Organisation, and Behaviour, Henley Business School, University of Reading, Reading, England.

2 Department of MBA, School of Business and Creative Industries, University of West of Scotland, Paisley, Scotland.

10.22075/svcm.2024.34957.1000

Abstract

With the increasing speed of technological changes, organizations are looking for a solution to respond to these changes. R&D units play in this direction. This study has been conducted with the aim of studying the optimization strategy of the portfolio of research projects based on the chain of actions necessary to achieve open R&D in SMEs. Soda technique has been used to study the chain of the most important measures. After calculating the weight of measures using fuzzy AHP and the weight of projects using SAW method, the mathematical model presented with the aim of optimizing the portfolio of research projects based on zero/one goal programming was studied in Saveh Chocolate Company. The size of the statistical sample was 15 people who were selected by judgment and snowball. In the first stage, the most important necessary measures were identified, includng: creating information systems, availability of suppliers, meeting the needs of customers and environmental pollution. In the second stage, the portfolio of research projects, including 5 projects, was examined and the results were approved according to the opinion of the experts. Accordingly, information systems accelerate access to customers and suppliers. In addition, the use of renewable raw materials and participation in environmentally friendly production programs through partnerships with universities and research institutions can reduce the harmful effects on the environment.

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Strategic Value Chain Management
Volume 1, Issue 1 - Serial Number 1
September 2024
Pages 1-27

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History

  • Receive Date: 05 August 2024
  • Revise Date: 26 September 2024
  • Accept Date: 19 October 2024
  • Publish Date: 20 September 2024

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