Innovation Management Assessment Framework (IMAF)
This Survey has been designed to provide a planning guide with a toolkit for new product development and commercialisation of the innovation that will maximise the chances of meeting the business objectives for any new product development initiative.  

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This Survey Contains following sections.
Section A: Idea Generation-Identify Potential Technologies
Section B: Concept Development -Evaluate Alternative Technologies
Section C: Business Opportunity Assessment – Product/Process Learning
Section D: Development for Market – Product/ Process Definition
Section E: Market Evaluation -Scale-up Verification and Market
Section F: Expansion – Production Capability Verification
Section G: Commercialisation Success (Only one question)

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Idea Generation-Identify Potential Technologies
1. Experienced Process Development resources participated in the idea generation process.
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2. Ideas were evaluated based on their total system impacts/operations capabilities (consumer benefits+ cost, delivery, flexibility, etc.).
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3. Potential process and associated technology development needs were identified
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4. Keys to successful commercial viability were appropriately considered.
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5. Tools used: VOC, QFD, CTQ Trees, SIPOC.
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Concept Development -Evaluate Alternative Technologies
6. Prototypes were developed that were commercially viable and consistent with potential manufacturing/ services systems. If the project is IT related:  Initial enterprise architecture, data architecture, and technical planning review were developed. System development methodologies has been defined (Waterfall/Prototyping/Incremental/Spiral/Rapid Application Development).
Clear selection
7. Realistic volume projections were made to identify the required supply systems.
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8. Critical consumer needs were quantified and documented.
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9. Key process development activities to reduce product cycle time were identified and initiated. If the project is IT related:  Initial enterprise architecture, data architecture, and technical planning review conducted.
Clear selection
10. Tools used: VOC, QFD, CTQ Trees, SIPOC.
Clear selection
Business Opportunity Assessment – Product/Process Learning
11. Analytical/test methods have been developed for all important product/ service quality variables. If the project is IT related:  Code review to ensure it meets specifications.
Clear selection
12. The impact of changes in product/service quality on consumer acceptance are understood and documented.
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13. Option analysis was used to select the preferred transformations used in making the product/ service.
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14. The mechanisms and stages of transformations used to make the product/ service are well understood and documented.
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15. Engineering has conducted the Option Development, and has developed the Initial Expansion Team Charter and Funding Request.
Clear selection
16. Tools used: SPC, Process Mapping, Value Stream, Lean, Brainstorming, Fishbone, FMEA, Hypothesis Testing, Regression, DOE, Visual Management, Pilot Studies.
Clear selection
Development for Market – Product/ Process Definition
17. A Process Research Lab/ Sandbox was constructed, complete with recycle streams.
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18. A scale-up hypothesis was developed for each unit operation in the flowsheet.
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19. Performance measures were defined for each unit operation and related to finished product/service quality variables.
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20. Complete physical property datasheets were developed for all stream components/service elements.
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21. Engineering has established Design Basis, Plans for Execution Phase and Funding Request
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22. Tools used: SPC, Process Mapping, Value Stream, Lean, Brainstorming, Fishbone, FMEA, Hypothesis Testing, Regression, DOE, Visual Management, Pilot Studies.
Clear selection
23. Detailed process flowsheets and unit operation descriptions were developed and used for technology transfer.
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24. Engineering has established the Start-up Criteria and prepared Post-Start-up Plan.
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25. Operating technicians understood and documented the key product/process interactions and finished product/service requirements.
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26. Key scale-up hypothesis were verified. If the project is IT related:  The hardware and software configurations for target installation meet specification was verified.
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27. Raw material supplies were evaluated and qualified.
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28. Engineering has completed and documented the Process Verification and Project Closeout.
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29. Tools used: SPC, Process Mapping, Value Stream, Lean, Brainstorming, Fishbone, FMEA, Hypothesis Testing, Regression, DOE, Visual Management, KPI Trees.
Clear selection
Expansion – Production Capability Verification
30. Manufacturing/service standards have been written and centerlines and control current best approach (CBAs) documented.
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31. A Technology Transfer and training program was completed to the operating department’s satisfaction.
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32. Suppliers understand raw materials requirements and have a quality control program in place.
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33. A plan was developed to resolve any missed cost, quality, or capacity criteria.
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34. Tools used: SPC, Lean, Visual Management, Control Plans, KPI Trees.
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Commercialisation Success
35. Success Level
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