IMBA Successful Innovation & Change Report: Robotics & Innovation

This report analyzes the application of innovation and change management principles within Rowlinson Knitwear, a Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) operating in the clothing industry. The report investigates how the company addresses challenges such as market expansion and product quality improvement through the implementation of robotics and artificial intelligence. The main body of the report delves into specific problems faced by the organization and proposes solutions involving automated machines, Datacolor software, and Geek Robotics. It then evaluates the effectiveness of these solutions based on Tidd and Bessant's innovation framework, considering product, process, position, and paradigm aspects. The analysis includes a detailed examination of each technological solution and their contribution to the company's success, supported by tree structures illustrating organizational planning and digital competence. The report concludes with a comprehensive overview of how innovation and change management, particularly through technological advancements, are crucial for organizational success and market competitiveness.

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. 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.
 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.
 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.
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. 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 performs 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 (De Clercq,
Thongpapanl and Dimov, 2014). 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
Datacolor is defined
as the software which
Geek robotics
determines that most

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
difference relates with
size as it is automated
machines are large in
size.
leads company to
perform work with-in
designed and
attractive manner. The
similar aspects as
datacolor and other
two solution require
technical expert.
Further, difference
demonstrate as it is
intangible because of
use is software.
of the automated
machine must be
implement in
minimum time.
Robotics aspect
require high technical
knowledge so it is
similar with other
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.
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 (Dingler and Enkel, 2016). 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. 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. 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.
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.
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. (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.

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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