TY  - BOOK
AU  - Curran,Clive-Steven
ED  - SpringerLink (Online service)
TI  - The Anticipation of Converging Industries: A Concept Applied to Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods 
SN  - 9781447151708
AV  - TA177.4-185 
U1  - 658.5 23
PY  - 2013///
CY  - London
PB  - Springer London, Imprint: Springer
KW  - Engineering
KW  - Pharmaceutical technology
KW  - Life sciences
KW  - Animal behavior
KW  - Engineering economy
KW  - Economics
KW  - Engineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing
KW  - R & D/Technology Policy
KW  - Innovation/Technology Management
KW  - Pharmaceutical Sciences/Technology
KW  - Life Sciences, general
KW  - Behavioural Sciences
N1  - 1.Introduction -- 2.Convergence -- 3.Anticipating Convergence -- 4.Conceptual Framework and Research Design -- 5.Analysis and Results -- 6.Discussion of Findings and Implications for Theory and Practice -- 7.Summary and Conclusion -- App. 1. Hierarchical construction of IPCs
N2  - 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.   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.   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
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-5170-8
ER  -