Across industries, firms vary broadly on how they operate with respect to their Research & Development (R&D) activities. This volume presents a holistic approach to evaluating the critical elements of R&D management, including planning, organization, portfolio management, project management, and knowledge transfer-by assessing R&D management from different sectors. Featuring empirical research and in-depth case studies from industries as diverse as medical imaging, electric vehicles, and cyber security, the authors identify common features of successful R&D management, despite fundamental differences, such as company size, number of employees, industry sector, and the R&D budget. In particular, they consider the implications for decision making with respect to resource allocation and investments, such as site selection, purchasing, and cross-departmental communication.

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Preface.- 1 Communication.- 2 Project Selection.- 3 Design Structure Matrix.- 4 Project Management Criteria.- 5 Technology Road Mapping for Medical Imaging.- 6 Technology Roadmap: The 'Complete EHR' Toward Higher Quality Patient care.- 7 Technology Roadmap for Automotive Flexible Display.- 8 Technology Roadmap for Next Generation PC.- 9 Technology Roadmap for Tesla Motors Sedan EV.- 10 A Proposed Roadmap for Cyber Security in Cloud Computing at Portland State University.