Industrial Innovation Excellence in the 21st Century: Theory, Policy, Practice and Politics

This book provides a cutting-edge exploration of industrial innovation in the digital age, covering theory, policy, practice, and politics. It highlights emerging paradigms, systemic disruptions, and governance challenges that define the new contours of industrial innovation, while also assessing how industrial innovation is measured and governed, and poised for future adaptation. This detailed volume traces the evolution of industrial innovation, from the rise of Industry 4.0 to the long- term trajectories of Industry 6.0. Drawing on a diverse range of case studies, leading experts in the field explore key themes such as innovation ecosystems, foresight, disruption and entrepreneurship, and cyber-security. They underscore the critical roles of accountability, governance, and inclusivity in driving industrial innovation, advocating for a reimagined approach that prioritizes human prosperity, ecological responsibility, and institutional fortitude. Industrial Innovation Excellence in the 21st Century is a valuable resource for scholars and students of knowledge management, organizational innovation, and technology and ICT. Policymakers and practitioners of innovation will also find its unique insights relevant and informative for the improvement of future policies.