Defining a Set of Metrics to Evaluate the Potential Disruptiveness of a Technology

作者：Ganguly Anirban^*; Nilchiani Roshanak; Farr John V

来源：Emj-Engineering Management Journal, 2010, 22(1): 34-44.

• Disruptive Technology
• Emerging Technology
• New Product Development
• Metrics
• Incumbent Technology

Disruptive technology can be defined as an emerging technology whose arrival in the marketplace signifies the eventual displacement of the dominant technology in that sector. Defining and assessing a set of key metrics for a disruptive technology at its early stages can substantially aid an enterprise to develop requirements, identify, and in turn increase the possibility of the successful launch of a disruptive technology. This article aims at defining a set of key metrics for evaluation of a possible disruptive technology. A case study is subsequently used for demonstrating the metrics identified. The article concludes with its relevance to the engineering management domain and directions for future research.

• 出版日期2010-3