The management of research and development (R&D) in the transport infrastructure field is complex due to the multidisciplinary nature of the work. The literature shows that linear R&D models that progress from idea through to consumer product are not suitable for the management of such multi-disciplinary projects. This study focuses on determining the key characteristics required for a systems-based approach to the management of R&D projects. The information and data was compiled from literature reviews, interviews, and an e-mail survey with responses from 42 significant international R&D programmes. The findings confirmed the need for a systems-based approach to R&D management. The study formulated twelve principles or tenets for a new, systems-based approach.
Reference:
Rust, F.C. 2015. Requirements for a systems-based research and development management process in transport infrastructure engineering. South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, Vol. 26(1), pp 86-101
Rust, F. (2015). Requirements for a systems-based research and development management process in transport infrastructure engineering. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/8796
Rust, FC "Requirements for a systems-based research and development management process in transport infrastructure engineering." (2015) http://hdl.handle.net/10204/8796
Rust F. Requirements for a systems-based research and development management process in transport infrastructure engineering. 2015; http://hdl.handle.net/10204/8796.
Copyright: 2015 South African Institute of Industrial Engineers. This is an abstract only. The definitive version of the work is published in the South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, Vol 26(1), pp 86-101.