Innovation and Change in Rowlinson Knitwear

This report discusses the implementation of innovation and change in Rowlinson Knitwear, a clothing industry SME. It explores the use of automated machines, robotics, and datacolor to overcome challenges such as dynamic customer demands and quality improvement. The report also highlights the Tidd and Bessant framework and the four aspects of product, process, position, and paradigm. Overall, the report emphasizes the importance of innovation for organizational success.

Successful Innovation
& Change SIC

Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................3
Problem faced by the organisation along with its solution utilising Robotics and innovation
methods...................................................................................................................................3
Evaluation of all three solutions.............................................................................................5
Innovation and it use for organisational success....................................................................9
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................9
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................11

INTRODUCTION
The term innovation refers to generating and implementing new idea, creative thoughts
and imagination etc. in the form of new technique. It is also identified as the application method
that is used for implementing better solution that directly meet with requirements of market and
customers. With the enhancement of business area market operations management implement
constant changes in the organisation that leads to gain top position in market. For formulating
and executing essential changes Robotics and artificial intelligence plays an essential role to
develop and implement variations. This report is written from perspective of Rowlinson
Knitwear which is operating business in clothing industry. It is a SME organisation which is
implementing innovation to deal with specific problems that is expansion of market and good
quality of products. Moreover, report highlights on each problem in detail along with its solution
by utilising right model and methods.
MAIN BODY
Problem faced by the organisation along with its solution utilising Robotics and innovation
methods
In the present scenario, there are various task and operations are performed by
management that is leading management to complete their work in effective manner. But due to
globalisation there are various challenges are faced by management to manage their work in
proper manner. In context of Rowlinson Knitwear organisation is manufacturing there business
with automated machines to complete their operations in minimum time period. The major
challenge that is faced by management relates with changes in the demands of buyers or
customers (Chang and et. al., 2015). This refers that the current market and individual
requirements are too dynamic and it impact on the demand of Rowlinson Knitwear because
clothes will be in trend for shorter period. It results this is complex for production department to
understand demand of customers on regular basis. Therefore, to overcome from the challenge of
dynamic needs and wants of buyers management implement those changes which assist
management to accomplish their goals in specified time-period. Along with this all changes
which are related with production department are solved through utilising robotics and artificial
intelligence. Some solutions that lead Rowlinson Knitwear and its production department to deal
with issue of quality of clothes and increase in market share are as follow:

 Automated machine- In the world of digitalization there are essential roles are
performed by management that leads organisation to gain top position in market. From
the perspective of Clothing industry it is identified that machine learning and artificial
intelligence provides and offer automated solutions to manufactures which provides
flexibility to the organisation for manufacturing design demanded products in minimum
time. It is linked with other datacolor solution because machine perform their work with
taking decisions on the basis of software. This also helps management to gain
competitive edge in market by offering good quality of products as compare to
competitors. Thus, an analysis can be drawn and made the introduction and implication
of Automated machine by Rowlinson Knitwear organisation would lead to a more
effective process of automating the clothing production process through better use and
application of machine learning to overcome and resolve the real-world problems
associated with dynamic nature of customers. Further, the high degree of automation
applied by the Rowlinson Knitwear organisation allows it an expert use of machine
learning models and techniques to ensure more quality products without requiring for any
expert or specialist at filed to overcome the identified problem in Rowlinson Knitwear.
 Datacolor- Garment or clothing industry is majorly based on the labour-intensive market,
but in the modern scenario it is one of the largest fashion industry. Therefore, the second
solution which is leading Rowlinson Knitwear to perform all operations is Datacolor that
works as an effective software that ensure original design colour must match with
products and the demand of customers. Further, it is linked with Geek Robotics because
datacolor perform work with more efficiency through engaging robotics in company
operations. Along with this it works as an instrument tolerance system that is used to
work with right visual conception and intervention. Thus, an analysis can be made that
implication of Datacolor's color management Rowlinson Knitwear would lead to a better
solutions for the issues of better quality of cloth that include software, instruments and
services to assure accurate color of materials, products and images to offer better solution
of identified problem of Rowlinson Knitwear.
 Geek robotics- Robotics and Artificial intelligence is included among all work and
operations of organisation that are performed and managed by the organisation. It also
refers that with right system and techniques of innovation it is easy for management to

gain right results that also helps to manufacture there products with right system. Further,
all solutions are related with each other because all engaged technology to overcome
from the problem of demand. Technology aspects also helps in minimising the time
period for identifying solution of company problems. Implication of Geek robotics by
Rowlinson Knitwear would lead to better utilisation of artificial intelligence and robotics
to overcome the issue of quality improvement in products. Use of Geek robotics offer
better techniques to have efficient designing of latest trend clothes to meet the
expectation level of customers and also leads to enhanced level of automation and
expertise in production process of Rowlinson Knitwear to overcome its issues and related
problems.
With the above three solutions it is analysed that with the Tidd and Bessant framework
management focus on four different aspects that are product, process, position and paradigm. It
is leading organisation to gain better position in market. (Chen, Podolski and Veeraraghavan,
2015).
 Paradigm- This is one of the most effective ways that is used by management to improve
the method for doing business. It defines that there are different changes utilised by
organisation to determine radical changes as the automated machine work as a positive
tool that directly increases profits for company. In context of paradigm shift it is utilised
in current situation by management of Rowlinson Knitwear to perform all work in
accurate organised manner.
 Product- As per existing market conditions all organisations are competing with each
other at global level. This refers it is mandatory for each company to offer good quality
of products (Chesbrough and Brunswicker, 2014). From the perspective of existing
clothing industry there are several aspects are impacting on manufactured products
such as colour, size, quality, time and many more. So with product aspects Rowlinson
Knitwear ensure that products are effective in quality and match with customer needs.
 Process- The process aspect of innovation model undertakes manufacturing process
and the distribution ways. In simple terms it includes overall process which is
organised by management to gain long results which is increasing productivity and
solving problems for organisation for longer period. Geek robotics is implemented by
Rowlinson Knitwear for its process system for improving existing work performance.

Example- the presence of retail store is broad and attractive to display all products in
effective manner.
 Position- New market as well as existing market both perform an essential role for
organisation to increase their market share. Along with this it also defines that
Rowlinson Knitwear is earning good amount of profits that directly helps management
to increase more customer base and market area. Data collector system is utilise by
management because it generates right perception and provide all data according to
present need of customer and company through displaying products in right manner.
 ANSWER 2
Evaluation of all three solutions
Rowlinson Knitwear utilised three different approach for dealing with organisational
problems that is impacting on organisational goals and its functions. This also refers that there
are various challenges are impacting on operations at local and global level. Automated machine,
Geek Robotics and datacolor are effective solution for organisation which also enhances
organisation to complete task with more capabilities (De Clercq, Thongpapanl and Dimov,
2014). Moreover, organisation also ensure that all decided solutions does not impact on the
environment with negative approach. So the engaged quality of machine perform all work with
more accuracy to ensure safety of environment.
COMPARISON
Basis Automated machine Datacolor Geek Robotics
Meaning The automatic
machine is leading
organisation to
complete more work
in minimum time and
it solve problems of
customer needs and
wants. Similarity
exists with the aspect
of technology and the
Datacolor is defined
as the software which
leads company to
perform work with-in
designed and
attractive manner. The
similar aspects as
datacolor and other
two solution require
technical expert.
Geek robotics
determines that most
of the automated
machine must be
implement in
minimum time.
Robotics aspect
require high technical
knowledge so it is
similar with other

difference relates with
size as it is automated
machines are large in
size.
Further, difference
demonstrate as it is
intangible because of
use is software.
solution. Further,
difference is that Geek
Robotics equipments
are high in cost.
Organisational work All operations which
are performed by
organisation must be
complete their task
with implement of
automated machines.
Similarity, it is used
to overcome from
demand problem.
Difference manchine
perform work as per
their system.
This is not necessary
that datacolor is
included among all
functions to perform
all work effectively.
Moreover, it helps to
fill the gap between
customer’s need and
company products.
Software leads to
fulfil individual
demand in an
appropriate manner.
On other side,
difference that
software are complex
to understand.
In the context of Geek
robotics operational
machine and resources
are impacted not the
process. It is similar to
to other solutions
because robotic
perform work to
minimise demand
problem. Difference
include aspect that
robotic adoption
system require more
time period to start
solution.
With the comparison of all tools and techniques it is identified that management plays an
important role to implement change in the organisation. From the perspective of all innovation
methods this is recognised that to obtain a better place in market management of Rowlinson
Knitwear implement innovation techniques that helps to obtain a better place in market. With in
context of changes, respective organisation use the research-technology system to complete work
with new change system. But in the context of clothing industry automated machine is an
appropriate technique for implementing changes in the organisation because they complete work
according to customer requirements. Further, automate machine also helps in managing changes
to overcome from the current situations that helps in completion of task with an appropriate
manner. Example- to manufacture products according to the trends of customers.

Details analysis of automated machine
The main function of machines and human resources is to complete organisational work
for accomplishing goals and objectives of management. This is also utilised by company to
manage different task and enhance them to improve organisational efficiency by using those
aspects that is increasing value of goods or services. From the perspective of Rowlinson
Knitwear the key attributes for products values is customers, raw-materials and resources that
increases productivity of organisational work. The Conyes conditions included in the automated
machine relates with identifying key attributes. So Quality is key perspective of organisation for
selected organisation to complete all task in proper manner (Dingler and Enkel, 2016). The
another perspective for complete of work is to deliver significant benefits that map customers to
complete all task properly. It is also beneficial for selecting right time to acquire top position in
market. With acquire of strong tactics and content products.
Tree structure for organisation
Plan and relevant information
Digital competence
Manage and communicate information
With the structure it is easy for management to determine all work as per information that
identifies all sources of relevant information (Guellec and Paunov, 2017). Therefore, with
planned and right information it is easy to evaluate those perspectives which concern to make
long term benefits and efficiency. The competency tress and wheels of automated machine as a
solution for improving quality of cloth comprises of Plan and relevant information which is
necessary to collect relevant information about latest trend and needs of customers to meet there
expectation level. Further, digital competence also acts as a vital wheel of automated machine as
it is related with automation and better use of machine within organisation. At last, manage and
communication is also a vital competency trees as it lead to better coordination and connection
among employees for better use of automated machine to ensures production and delivery of
better quality product.
Detail analysis of Datacolor

Datacolor claims it has built up a man-made brainpower Pass/Fizzle (P/F) highlight to help
improve the exactness and productivity of instrumental resistance. Datacolor recommends that its
computer based intelligence highlight can consider chronicled information of visual examination
results from human administrators while making the resistances that thusly bring about
instrumental reviews coordinating all the more intently the examples of visual assessments. In
context of Rowlinson knitwear AI and robotics generating positive results such as to improve
accuracy of organisational work by regulating work as per trends and operations. Another
Conyes conditions relates with identify of mapping the attributes to manage raw-materials and
resources which are high in quality. This helps to improve overall productivity by completing the
condition of quality in organisation. Key attribute utilise is software and techniques which
improve work to select right models.
Datacolor's artificial intelligence P/F strategy purportedly fills in as follows:
The material master first outwardly surveys all the individual groups that had been fabricated.
The administrators enter the shading estimations and resilience’s for all bunches in the Datacolor
programming to help train the computer based intelligence P/F framework (Horibe, 2016). The
simulated intelligence P/F framework would then be able to be tried for new bunches to naturally
set computer based intelligence resistances, preparing the framework to figure out which tests
pass and fizzle.
Tree structure for datacolor
Agility
Information
Expertise
Information and the management perform an essential for organisation that is leading company
to perform all operations with technological aspect. This refers that agility must be role as per
techniques and the considerations that concern for increasing management and models that is
used to work for gain better results. Agility, information and expertise forms the main parts and
competency trees or wheels of datacolor which offer better use of software to set proper color
and designing of clothes to lead better quality product as per the information collected along with
the high level of expertise.

Details analysis for Geek robotics
Robotics is an interdisciplinary branch that is used for engineering and science it is
defined as the system which is used for engineering, electronic, computer science and many
more. From the perspective of Rowlinson Knitwear key attribute to increase productivity is
intelligent machines that enhance efficiency of work. On the other side for mapping right
products organisation manage its work to design day-to-day activities and assist them to gain
long term results (Laudien and Daxböck, 2017). In the last, the potential aspect to ensure the
right position focuses on ensuring patents and rights due to which it is complex for other
organisation to manufacture similar products.
ROOT
Robotics technology
Observations
Final result
The structure that is used by the management for ensuing Geek robotics and its functions must
stand on right base that roots right technology. This defines that all task and operations must be
designed for ensuring long term results which relates with observation of work. It defines that
technology and artificial intelligence recognising work possibilities for all individuals. ROOT
Robotics technology, Observations and Final result forms out the main wheel or competency
trees for Geek robotics solution as it facilitates better use of artificial technology and robotics
work with enhanced level of results and better quality cloths.
Innovation and it use for organisational success
Innovation is most important aspect for the organisation that is leading the management to
gain top position by adding more value in all products (Mishra, 2017). This also concern that
with proper management of organisational work to overcome from situations that is impacting on
goals and objectives. It concern that with right management organisation utilise techniques that
relates with models and there efficiency. The major problem that is faced management relates
with organisational work is to provides there products into different areas. It is also analyse by

company for performing effective results as it choose all those perspective that generates and
predict vision to implement right tools according to research aspects and outcomes.
Artificial intelligence and the organisational techniques leading management to perform
work which are utilised for making vision that is long term and enhancing performance for
completing task which concern to make better results for longer terms. Lewin’s change
management model is implemented that is leading company to implement right innovative
methods. Unfreezing is the first step that is leading organisation to formulate changes with this
old process of work is removed. Another step, to trained individuals for working with new areas
that establish with the involvement of changing stage. It is used to work with current policy. In
the last, this is also mandatory for organisation to ensure that changes are implemented in
organisation appropriately through working with refreezing stage. So it helps management of
Rowlinson Knitwear to complete all operations to overcome from the problem of demand
through utilising innovation in company operations (Scarbrough, Robertson and Swan, 2015).
Training and development is also concern for selecting goals that desired behaviour to make
right perception for products in the present scenario that concern for satisfying current needs of
customers. In the last, with refreezing step it is easy to implement new changes that is leading
business performance to implement right changes that is used for managing and impacting those
goals which is increasing work performance to complete them with right norms. Thus, an
analysis can be drawn that use three steps of Lewin's Change Management Model would lead to
better implication and management of change and innovation within a firm to ensure better
success and enhanced level of performance in future, Further, providing regular training and
development session to employees is also a vital way to enhance level of innovation and
creativity to overcome the issues and challenges associated with dynamic nature of market and
taste of customers through leading delivery and production of better quality product in future.
CONCLUSION
From the above report it is analysed that innovation is one of the most important tool that
is leading business houses to make and implement changes in organisation. This also consider
that management must implement right task which is leading towards make vision that are long
term and which are concern for gaining top position by utilising modern techniques. Along with
this innovation model and competency tree methods are also used to increase the value for

organisational operations. In the last, with change models business perform all task with
innovation in order to gain competitive advantage.

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