1. Open innovation within industrial networks
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2. Objective and learning outcomes
Main objective: This module aims at providing knowledge on industrial networks and practical examples of innovation driven collaboration within (or between) these networks
Main learning outcomes:
Knowledge:
LO #115: To remember and understand basic concepts of OI and their relationships
LO #90: To understand the dynamics between Innovation and the contextual environment.
LO #119: To recognize and assess the interdependencies in the system of innovation (ecosystem) across organisations
Skills:
LO #99: To understand and assess networks and collaboration networks
Competence:
LO #64: To apply, analyse, evaluate and design strategic decision making with regard to the implementation of relevant open innovations mechanisms in the organisation

3. Definitions and Theoretical Perspectives
In its most abstract form a NETWORK is a structure where a number of nodes are related to each other by specific threads (Håkansson and Ford, 2002, p133)
An INNOVATION NETWORK is a business network structure within which actors are intensely interacting to develop and implement innovations through adaptation, cooperation and coordination (Sommersten Espelid et al., 2013, p. 112)
INDUSTRY NETWORKS and interfirm relationships can be studied from different disciplinary angles and theoretical perspectives:
Basic Systems Theory
Industrial Network Approach
Resource Based View
Industry Nets

4. Basic Systems Theory
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5. Industrial Network Approach
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6. Resource Based View on Industrial Networks
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7. Industry Nets
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8. Practical Implications
Managing (in) networks
Companies often try to control the network surrounding them and to manage relationships
But paradoxally: The more successful a company is in its control ambitions, the less innovative the network becomes
Emergent network perspective
Emphasis on the self-organization of networks: networks cannot entirely be managed by a single company
A firm never has the complete control over the journey of its innovation. It can nevertheless try to influence how its innovation resources are used and combined through interaction with network actors (Baraldi & Strömsten, 2009)

9. Practical Implications
Managing (in) networks
Companies often try to control the network surrounding them and to manage relationships
But paradoxally: The more successful a company is in its control ambitions, the less innovative the network becomes
Emergent network perspective
Emphasis on the self-organization of networks: networks cannot entirely be managed by a single company
A firm never has the complete control over the journey of its innovation. It can nevertheless try to influence how its innovation resources are used and combined through interaction with network actors (Baraldi & Strömsten, 2009)

10. Practical Implications (2)
OI in Supply and Demand Chains
Original Equipment Manufacturers are increasingly seeking to involve their suppliers and service partners in innovation
(Supposed) benefits: reduce development costs, improve quality/value, reduce time-to-market
However: In order to bring innovative technology and novel products to the market companies have to deal with technological, knowledge, social, logistic and administrative interdependencies
Cross-Industry Innovation
Collaboration across industries further extends the network resource base
It helps to combine and integrate technologies from different industries and to exploit these combined resources and business skills via novel products and services in new or existing markets

11. Supporting Case(s) and Links
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12. Highlights
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13. Thank you!
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