03267nam 2200565 a 450 991074114420332120200520144314.01-4471-5170-410.1007/978-1-4471-5170-8(OCoLC)849900758(MiFhGG)GVRL6XJK(CKB)2560000000103946(MiAaPQ)EBC1317434(EXLCZ)99256000000010394620130703d2013 uy 0engurun|---uuuuatxtccrThe anticipation of converging industries a concept applied to nutraceuticals and functional foods /Clive-Steven Curran1st ed. 2013.London Springerc20131 online resource (xi, 255 pages) illustrations (some color)Gale eBooksDescription based upon print version of record.1-4471-6180-7 1-4471-5169-0 Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters.1.Introduction -- 2.Convergence -- 3.Anticipating Convergence -- 4.Conceptual Framework and Research Design -- 5.Analysis and Results -- 6.Discussion of Findings and Implications for Theory and Practice -- 7.Summary and Conclusion -- App. 1. Hierarchical construction of IPCs.The blurring of boundaries between hitherto distinct scientific disciplines, technologies or markets is a common and powerful phenomenon. Subjects of this convergence often change consumer behaviours, favouring products and platforms with multiple functions. The Anticipation of Converging Industries provides a detailed focus on the triggers, drivers and consequences of convergence to create a more concise definition of convergence.   This detailed analysis includes a specifically developed toolbox for ‘convergence foresight’, creating a forecasting method for convergence trends. With the focus on the chemical, biotechnological and pharmaceutical industries, several indicators of convergence in the areas of Nutraceuticals/Functional Foods, Cosmeceuticals and ICT are derived from samples including over 1million patents and scientific publications.   By supporting this methodical approach with real world data, The Anticipation of Converging Industries is perfect for industry practitioners looking for a competitive edge in the present and for the future. Similarly, academics will find a comprehensive theoretical concept for better understanding the underlying rationale of convergence at their disposal.Food industry and tradeInformation technologyFunctional foodsConvergence (Telecommunication)EngineeringPharmaceutical technologyFood industry and tradeInformation technology.Functional foods.Convergence (Telecommunication)Engineering.Pharmaceutical technology.338.476Curran Clive-Steven1424451MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910741144203321The Anticipation of Converging Industries3553633UNINA