What is "integrated innovation"? Who first put forward this idea? ?

There is a famous question in system theory: What is 1+ 1? The answer is that in a suitable system, the whole will be greater than the sum of its parts, that is, 1+ 1 > 2. In economic life and scientific research and development, let 1+ 1 generate more than two energies, which is integrated innovation.

Integrated innovation is an important content of independent innovation, which organically combines existing technical projects to form a new product or management model and create new economic growth.

Point. Although the concept of integrated innovation is still inconclusive, no matter what kind of expression, it is agreed that the main body of integrated innovation is enterprises, and the purpose of integrated innovation is to effectively integrate various elements, occupy more market share and create greater economic benefits.

In the process of modern socialized mass production, the degree of industrial correlation is increasing day by day, and the interdependence of technologies is increasing day by day. The breakthrough of a single technology can no longer be done alone. It is necessary to integrate related supporting technologies and establish corresponding management models, and finally form productivity and competitiveness. In this context, to some extent, integrated innovation has more sustainable advantages; In the development of modern science and technology, the integrated innovation of related technologies and the resulting competitive advantages often far exceed the significance of a single technological breakthrough.

Technically, integrated innovation can be vertical. In the production chain of products, the integration of several links or the exchange of posts may bring huge economic benefits. Integrated innovation can also be horizontal. Before Xerox invented the copier, almost all related technologies were known, but no one ever thought of integrating these technologies from different fields. Xerox's ingenious pen, in the final analysis, has only four words-integrated innovation. With the development of science and technology, the integration of various disciplines and fields is becoming more and more common. In the era of knowledge explosion, how to choose and use it for us really needs the foresight and painstaking thinking of leaders.

Integrated innovation should be embodied in management. Every enterprise has its own special circumstances, and no management model is universally applicable. How to combine all aspects of management into a brand-new model that suits you is an innovative topic that every enterprise should take seriously. When Dell was founded, few people believed that this enterprise with few patents could break through under the attack of IBM and Apple. However, Dell has re-integrated its management methods and sales channels, thus expanding its business around the world. Dell's success does not depend on the invention of new technology, but on the creation of a brand-new management and sales model.

While pursuing original innovation achievements, we should also attach equal importance to integrated innovation. For most enterprises in China, integrated innovation may be more practical than original innovation. Original innovation needs long-term accumulation and huge investment, and the strength of most China enterprises is unbearable. Emphasizing integrated innovation does not mean that integrated innovation is easier than original innovation, but that integrated innovation pays more attention to practicality and has a higher correlation with enterprise production and operation, which makes it easier for enterprises to find a breakthrough point, carry out it in a targeted manner and achieve more obvious results.

Vigorously improving the ability of integrated innovation requires the full cooperation of the government, enterprises, scientific research institutions and universities. In this process, we must adhere to the dominant position of enterprises and put the starting point and foothold of innovation on the market. At the same time, entrepreneurs with strategic thinking need to choose products or projects with high technical relevance and strong industrial drive to achieve breakthroughs in key areas and form competitive advantages. Relying on high-tech industrial development zones, we will optimize the allocation of resources, make full use of achievements, and promote high-tech industrialization. To achieve 1+ 1 > 2, we must move forward step by step.