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Ítem Development of a model for evaluating the NPD process in SMEs: A Latin American experience(Elsevier, 2014-01-01) Hernandez, M.C.; Montoya, M.V.; Martínez, J.F.; Universidad EAFIT. Departamento de Administración; Estudios en Mantenimiento (GEMI)This article presents the findings resulting from a research project carried out in Medellin, Colombia, that was aimed at developing a model of diagnosis for the NPD process in manufacturing SMEs, adapted to the Latin American context. Four aspects were considered to develop the model: (i) Rational logic for problem solving based on the paradigm that a problem can be solved through systematic application of general principles and standardized knowledge, (ii) The Grounded Theory research approach, (iii) Integration of learning processes based on reflective and, (iv) Kolb's learning cycle as basic premises for the generation of a prescriptive model considering that the diagnosis process involves a learning process. Results obtained from the four companies selected for the study helped to validate an initial version. The model has proven to have great potential to improve the NPD process, as well as an opportunity to develop future comparative studies. Findings in the discussion and further reflection generated by the application of the four tools that encompasses the model within the companies, proved to be appropriated as a reflective practice and also a continuing learning process for SMEs. © 2014 Published by Elsevier B.V.Ítem Development of a model for evaluating the NPD process in SMEs: A Latin American experience(Elsevier, 2014-01-01) Hernandez, M.C.; Montoya, M.V.; Martínez, J.F.This article presents the findings resulting from a research project carried out in Medellin, Colombia, that was aimed at developing a model of diagnosis for the NPD process in manufacturing SMEs, adapted to the Latin American context. Four aspects were considered to develop the model: (i) Rational logic for problem solving based on the paradigm that a problem can be solved through systematic application of general principles and standardized knowledge, (ii) The Grounded Theory research approach, (iii) Integration of learning processes based on reflective and, (iv) Kolb's learning cycle as basic premises for the generation of a prescriptive model considering that the diagnosis process involves a learning process. Results obtained from the four companies selected for the study helped to validate an initial version. The model has proven to have great potential to improve the NPD process, as well as an opportunity to develop future comparative studies. Findings in the discussion and further reflection generated by the application of the four tools that encompasses the model within the companies, proved to be appropriated as a reflective practice and also a continuing learning process for SMEs. © 2014 Published by Elsevier B.V.Ítem Giant, A social design project: Enhancing the buying experience in high frequency stores (HFS) in bogotá(Universidad de los Andes, 2014-01-01) Zapata, J.A.; Montoya, M.V.The Product Design Engineering Department (PDED) at Universidad EAFIT in Medellin Colombia, has been working around the concept of The Bottom of the Pyramid (BoP) in the region not only for communities with low income, but also for communities with problematical social situations. In order to use design as a discipline to solve social situations, the PDED has been developing different projects with the purpose of working with students and academics from different universities around the world, having as its main objective social innovation practices. These projects are structured to contribute to the "revolution in design" teaching as proposed by Polak (2008, p74) and transform the way design is taught with the aim of educating socially conscious students. This year (2014), twenty-five participants consisting of students and academics from Universidad EAFIT and Universidad de Los Andes (Colombia), TUDelft and The University of Amsterdam (The Netherlands), and professionals from the company Solutions Group S.A (Colombia), participated in the workshop GiANT 2014. The main goal of the project was "to enhance the buying experience in high frequency stores (HFS) in Bogotá - Colombia between the owner, the buyer, the distributor and brands, aiming for a sustainability boost of the HFS sector". This paper outlines the project methodology and the results obtained in the twoweek workshop.