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S-Shaped Curve
A model illustrating the lifecycle of an innovative idea, showing performance over time.
Slow Introduction
The initial phase of an innovation where it faces resistance and technical challenges.
Rapid Improvement
The phase where performance of an innovation improves quickly as adoption increases.
Natural Limits
The point at which an innovation approaches its inherent performance limits, hindering further improvement.
Multiple S-Shaped Curves
The concept of continuous innovation where new ideas each follow their own S-curve, leading to sustained improvement.
Design Funnel
A model visualizing the design process from concept to final product, emphasizing narrowing possibilities and increasing certainty.
Concept Stage
The initial phase of the design funnel with many potential designs and high uncertainty.
Evaluation and Screening
The process of systematically eliminating less viable design options through assessments.
Final Design Specification
The outcome of the design funnel, converging on a detailed design that resolves uncertainties.
Innovation Cycles
The understanding of S-shaped curves that helps operations managers anticipate the need for new innovations.
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