Case 3: Managing Innovation at Nypro
Case Overview: Nypro is the world’s leading injection molder of precision plastic parts,
operating a global network of 21 plants. Nypro’s strategy is for each plant to offer
identical capabilities, because its customers are global companies with worldwide
sourcing needs. The case describes the way Nypro manages product and process
innovation across the global plant network.
Subjects Covered:
Innovation; International operations; Manufacturing policy; Manufacturing strategy;
Process innovation; Technological change
Case Questions:
1. How does the internal market for innovation at Nypro function?
2. How does Lankton manage the process?
3. How would you go about making the NovaPlast decision?
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Case 3: Managing Innovation at Nypro
1. How does for the internal market for innovation at Nypro function?
The organizational structure for Nypro enhanced an aggressive internal competition and…