Overview
- Questions if it is possible to forecast convergence trends in science, technology, markets and industries
- Discusses the triggers, drivers and consequences of convergence
- Presents an idealized time series of events in cases of convergence
- Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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The blurring of boundaries between hitherto distinct scientific disciplines, technologies or markets is a common and powerful phenomenon. Subjects of this convergence often change consumer behaviours, favouring products and platforms with multiple functions. The Anticipation of Converging Industries provides a detailed focus on the triggers, drivers and consequences of convergence to create a more concise definition of convergence.
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This detailed analysis includes a specifically developed toolbox for ‘convergence foresight’, creating a forecasting method for convergence trends. With the focus on the chemical, biotechnological and pharmaceutical industries, several indicators of convergence in the areas of Nutraceuticals/Functional Foods, Cosmeceuticals and ICT are derived from samples including over 1million patents and scientific publications.
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By supporting this methodical approach with real world data, The Anticipation of Converging Industries is perfect for industry practitioners looking for a competitive edge in the present and for the future. Similarly, academics will find a comprehensive theoretical concept for better understanding the underlying rationale of convergence at their disposal
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Book Title: The Anticipation of Converging Industries
Book Subtitle: A Concept Applied to Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods
Authors: Clive-Steven Curran
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-5170-8
Publisher: Springer London
eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag London 2013
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4471-5169-2Published: 27 June 2013
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4471-6180-6Published: 16 July 2015
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4471-5170-8Published: 13 June 2013
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XI, 255
Number of Illustrations: 34 b/w illustrations, 11 illustrations in colour
Topics: Engineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing, R & D/Technology Policy, Innovation/Technology Management, Pharmaceutical Sciences/Technology, Life Sciences, general, Behavioral Sciences