BS 7000-1:2008 PDF

BS 7000-1:2008 Design management systems. Guide to managing innovation Organizations that evolve a framework for long-term innovation react faster to threats or surprises, are more likely to take effective action, and are better at sustaining the momentum of change. As such, they are more likely to succeed. BS 7000-1 enables organizations to plan products, services and processes a significant time into the future: at least a generation after the generation currently under development. Innovation can occur in all parts of an organization, throughout the value chain, and at all stages of product/service lifecycles: research; design; manufacture; distribution and marketing; servicing; maintenance; withdrawal; and the eventual disposal and recycling of products. BS 7000-1 gives guidance on managing innovation, specifically the design and development of innovative and competitive products that satisfy customers’ perceived needs and aspirations in the long-term future. BS 7000-1 takes the form of guidance and recommendations, covering the total experience and benefits of innovating, as well as the application of general principles and techniques to the management of innovation. It applies to all types of organizations (especially small and medium-size enterprises that seek to grow) in manufacturing, process, service and construction industries as well as in the public and not-for-profit sectors. BS 7000-1 provides guidance on: