Original Research

A total of 28 companies (listed below) were part of the original research conducted by Arthur D. Little Inc., at the time, the oldest management and technology consulting firm in the world, headquartered in Cambridge, Mass., U.S.A. The purpose of the research was to ascertain the management practices which contributed to these companies being able to sustain innovation over decades.

Of the 28 companies, 10 were from the U.S.A., 2 from Canada, 4 from Japan, and 12 from Europe.

The 25 Factors which were identified provide a framework for addressing management practice issues which impact corporate innovativeness.

Some of the original companies have been acquired or merged with other corporations and others have altered their business substantially. The 11 companies shown with links are those continuing to place an evident priority on innovation based on a review of their web site and other anecdotal information.

The original research has been updated by the latest available information.

3M, U.S.A.

Advanced Semiconductor Materials, Nederland

Apple Computer Inc., U.S.A.

Asahi Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., Japan

ASEA, Sweden

Bergen Brunwig Drug, U.S.A.

Canada Trust, Canada

CGE/Bromont, Canada

Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., U.S.A.

Chevron (Ortho Division), U.S.A.

Club Mediterranee, France