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Old Economy-New Economy & Innovation in CLEVELANDSubmitted by John Colm on Wed, 02/08/2006 - 21:48.
MIND (Manufacturing Innovation for the Next Decade) MIND is a unique project developed by WIRE-Net, a private, non-profit economic development organization in Cleveland, aimed at helping leaders of existing manufacturing businesses learn about and implement Total Innovation: product, people and process improvement. The need for manufacturing innovation is clear. The leaps companies make through innovation improve profitability, fortify the local economy, and energize future growth. MIND I began the journey with an emphasis on product and market innovation. Phase II of the exclusive MIND experience began in September 2005 with new topics and issues guided by members of the group. Key elements include:
The MIND experience began with a Learners Group comprised of business leaders from seven manufacturing companies who were committed to exploring aspects of manufacturing innovation in an organized process facilitated by WIRE-Net. This group wanted to explore key issues including identifying and understanding company core competencies; the stage gate process; innovating with the customer; and managing evolution. This process led to them to incorporate into their company business practices many of the ideas they learned in MIND. Typical results from their efforts have led companies to develop and manufacture new products, create new marketing and/or distribution channels, or a combination of all three. Some of the new projects were a direct result of participation in the MIND program; others were made possible through the on-going reinforced discipline of consistently making time for innovation. WIRE-Net estimates that the roughly 600 jobs at these 7 “early adopter” companies reflect:
Development of the MIND Program has been made possible due to support from Charter One, Cleveland, Gund, HCS, 1525, and Generation foundations.
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