1. From zero to one: a new perspective on the fuzzy front end of innovation and the Stage-Gate® modelPeter Alešnik, Igor Vrečko, Iztok Palčič, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: The Stage-Gate® model has historically provided a systematic framework for New Product Development (NPD). However, the evolving landscape of innovation necessitates continuous enhancement. This paper redefines the model's foundational structure by advocating for the recognition of the Discovery Phase as Stage 1, emphasizing its essential role in aligning initial ideation with strategic goals, streamlining processes, and enhancing NPD efforts. Using a mixed-methods approach, including a systematic literature review, synthesis of illustrative examples and secondary data and case study analysis, the research demonstrates that formalizing the Discovery Phase improves earlystage decision-making, enhances alignment between front-end exploration and downstream execution and mitigates risks by supporting more informed project development. Synthesised sectoral examples show that incorporating the Discovery Phase improves feasibility, reduces risk, and boosts efficiency. For example, simulation planning early in innovation process increased manufacturing throughput by 52 %, while early IP checks lowered infringement risk. The proposed revision boosts the Stage-Gate® model's adaptability and integration with modern methodologies such as AI, Agile, Lean Startup, Design Thinking and TRIZ. The findings highlight how this change promotes a comprehensive approach to NPD. The implications extend to practical applications and future research, offering organizations a flexible framework that meets modern market and technological demands.
Keywords: Stage-Gate® model, fuzzy front end of innovation (FFEI), new product development (NPD), innovation management, discovery phase, agile, TRIZ, design thinking, large language model (LLM), sustainability
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2. From zero to one: a new perspective on the fuzzy front end of innovation and the Stage-Gate® modelPeter Alešnik, Igor Vrečko, Iztok Palčič, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: The Stage-Gate® model has historically provided a systematic framework for New Product Development (NPD). However, the evolving landscape of innovation necessitates continuous enhancement. This paper redefines the model's foundational structure by advocating for the recognition of the Discovery Phase as Stage 1, emphasizing its essential role in aligning initial ideation with strategic goals, streamlining processes, and enhancing NPD efforts. Using a mixed-methods approach, including a systematic literature review, synthesis of illustrative examples and secondary data and case study analysis, the research demonstrates that formalizing the Discovery Phase improves earlystage decision-making, enhances alignment between front-end exploration and downstream execution and mitigates risks by supporting more informed project development. Synthesised sectoral examples show that incorporating the Discovery Phase improves feasibility, reduces risk, and boosts efficiency. For example, simulation planning early in innovation process increased manufacturing throughput by 52 %, while early IP checks lowered infringement risk. The proposed revision boosts the Stage-Gate® model's adaptability and integration with modern methodologies such as AI, Agile, Lean Startup, Design Thinking and TRIZ. The findings highlight how this change promotes a comprehensive approach to NPD. The implications extend to practical applications and future research, offering organizations a flexible framework that meets modern market and technological demands.
Keywords: Stage-Gate® model, fuzzy front end of innovation (FFEI), new product development (NPD), innovation management, discovery phase, agile, TRIZ, design thinking, large language model (LLM), sustainability
Published in DKUM: 13.10.2025; Views: 0; Downloads: 7
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3. Uporaba pristopa "Stage Gate" pri razvoju varovalke : diplomsko deloBlaž Podkrajšek, 2019, undergraduate thesis Abstract: V diplomskem delu se osredotočimo na področje razvoja izdelka s pomočjo metode »Stage Gate«, ki podjetjem pomaga pri razvoju novega izdelka. Na neizprosnem trgu sta velika borba in konkurenca, zato je uspešen razvoj novih izdelkov velikega pomena. Svoj doprinos pri razvoju pa zagotovo doda metoda, ki pomaga pri uresničevanja začrtanega cilja z vmesnimi stopnjami, ki imajo določene pogoje, ki jim je treba zadostiti, da lahko razvoj preide na naslednjo stopnjo. To je velika prednost s finančnega vidika, saj se lahko podjetje vrne nazaj na prejšnjo stopnjo, če ne izpolnjuje pogojev, in popravi napake, namesto da bi šele na koncu ugotovili, da izdelek ni uspešen. V nalogi tudi predstavimo, kako model »Stage Gate« deluje na točno določenem primeru, in sicer v podjetju Eled, d. o. o., kjer so si z njim pomagali pri razvoju mini varovalke, in pokažemo, kako se jim na vmesni stopnji pojavi problem z napačno zamišljenim talilnim delom varovalke. Ravno zaradi uporabe te metode so lahko uspešno konstruirali in testirali novo obliko talilnega dela brez dodatnih finančnih stroškov, ki bi nastali, če ne bi morali na vmesni stopnji zadostiti kriterijem testiranj.
Keywords: »Stage Gate« model, razvoj novega izdelka, inovacija, življenjska doba izdelka, mini varovalka, poslovni proces
Published in DKUM: 27.09.2019; Views: 1056; Downloads: 88
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