Characterization of a theorical learning network for innovative design for small and medium-sized firms

摘要

Within the present environmental context, SME have to cope with a lack of resources, which prevents them from being efficient as far as innovation is concerned. Indeed, SME have to innovate so as to remain competitive and survive. But, in order to innovate, they have to acquire additional knowledge and skills which they do not possess. In order to fill this gap and to be efficient, it seems judicious to gather the SME so that they can share their knowledge and skills both by learning from one another and learning together. The network seems to be a privileged place since it makes enterprises cooperate in a unifying project although they do not have the same logic. But suggesting the network as an efficient alternative is not enough, it has to be defined. The aim of this article is to define, from a theorical point of view, the general characteristics that this network requires for the learning of innovative design.