Chain-linked model

The Chain-Linked model was introduced by Stephen J. Kline and Nathan Rosenberg in "An overview of innovation". The Chain-Linked model is an attempt to describe the innovation as a process. The models is divided in these parts of activities:

C: The Central-Chain-Of-Innovation is the type of science needed in the various stages of the process. f: Feedback paths and loops are direct connections with the latter science F: Feedback directly from one science to another S: Support of research in sciences underlying product area to gain information directly and monitoring outside work. This research can be obtained anywhere along the chain.

When going through the innovation process one start describing the Potential Market. The next steps in the process are the Invention and/or production and design. Detailed design and test, Redesign and Produce and, finally, Distribute and Market. An innovator more from one part of the process to the other, obtaining knowledge and research science in order to move to the next level.

References

• Kline, S.J. & N. Rosenberg (1986), “An overview of innovation.” In R. Landau & N. Rosenberg (eds.), The Positive Sum Strategy: Harnessing Technology for Economic Growth. Washington, D.C.: National Academy Press, pp. 275–305.
• Kline, Stephen J. 1985. Research, Invention, Innovation and Production: Models and Reality. Rept. INN-1, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University