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Open Innovation at Lego – The Back Beat in “Everything is Awesome”

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Jaclyn Markowitz

After avoiding bankruptcy in 2003, LEGO has effectively used open innovation to align with customer demands and to become a global leader in toy innovation. Now, can LEGO’s use of open innovation maintain its growth with increasing digital competition?

Sherwin-Williams: A Case Study of Open Innovation

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Rupert Thaddeus Mortimer III

One might not expect a 152-year-old paint company to have an intense focus on open innovation. But Sherwin-Williams, the largest global producer of coatings (i.e. paint products), is doing just that.

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Open Innovation at Lego – The Back Beat in “Everything is Awesome”

Sherwin-Williams: A Case Study of Open Innovation