Innovations
Innovation refers to the process of developing new ideas, products, or methods that improve upon existing standards or create entirely new markets. It can occur in various forms, including:
Product Innovation: Developing new or improved goods or services. For example, smartphones introduced significant advancements over traditional mobile phones.
Process Innovation: Enhancing or transforming business processes to increase efficiency or reduce costs. For instance, automation in manufacturing lines.
Business Model Innovation: Changing the way a company creates, delivers, and captures value. Subscription services like Netflix exemplify this by transforming how content is consumed.
Social Innovation: Creating solutions to social issues that improve society’s well-being, like microfinancing or community health initiatives.
Technological Innovation: Introducing new technologies or significantly improving existing ones, such as the development of renewable energy sources.