TRL as a means for effective Innovation Project Performance Management

TRL as a means for effective Innovation Project Performance Management

Bakker, P.

Ortt, R.J. (mentor)
Veeneman, W.W. (mentor)
Van Beers, C.P. (mentor)

Technology, Policy and Management

Management of Technology

Strategy, Technology & Entrepreneurship

2014-08-25

The aerospace industry often faces challenges with respect to managing innovation project performance, due to the interdependence of disciplines. The projects are often managed by means of Technology Readiness Level (TRL). However, the metrics are not available to overcome the challenge of delivering technology in time and within budget. In this thesis a method, evaluated with a case study at Fokker Aerostructures, is recommended to manage the performance of multi-disciplinary innovation projects, using TRL as a stage gate approach and standard project management practices. However, to fully address the need to manage innovation project performance, more research and effort is required to adapt the method in daily practice.

TRL
complex project management
stage gate model
Product development
Technology development
interdependent disciplines

http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:1307b57c-ea79-4213-b7f2-665ae3b3760d

2016-08-25

Campus only

Student theses

master thesis

(c) 2014 Bakker, P.