This part of BS 7000 gives guidance on managing innovation,
specifically the design and development of innovative and competitive
products that satisfy customers’ perceived needs and aspirations in the
long-term future. It stretches the planning horizon to at least two
generations after that currently under development.
NOTE 1 In line with the convention adopted by British Standards, the
term “product” also encompasses services, processes and business models.
Guidance covers the total experience and benefits of innovating, as well
as the application of general principles and techniques to the
management of innovation, from conception, creation, fabrication,
delivery and sustenance in markets, right through to withdrawal, final
disposal, recycling and the development of subsequent generations of
offerings.
The standard applies to all types of organizations (not least small and
medium-size enterprises that seek to grow) in manufacturing, process,
service and construction industries as well as in the public and
not-for-profit sectors.
The guidance in this standard covers all levels of staff and management.
It dovetails with that in other design management guides: BS 7000-2,
BS 7000-3, BS 7000-4 and BS 7000-6. Insights are provided into what
can be attained at all levels of an organization.
This standard complements BS EN ISO 9001. Innovation is critical to
sustaining customer satisfaction over the longer term, and considerable
skill is required to design quality into products, services and processes.
All innovation, bar none, is designed. No innovation can be
implemented or brought to market without going through at least one
design phase. Detailed guidance is provided, relating to innovation
management systems, which help to achieve the desired quality and
customer satisfaction (see Clauses 5 and 6). Notes throughout indicate
clauses that facilitate fulfilling the requirements of this widely-adopted
specification.
NOTE 2 See Bibliography for other documents providing guidance on
general management techniques.
NOTE 3 Guidance on procedures needed to meet statutory requirements
(such as health and safety, or product certification and liability) are not
intended to be comprehensive.