Industrial innovation Management consulting based on the 5-40® Methodology
Helping industrial companies improve their innovation performance by addressing strategic, organisational and/or process aspects, drawing on the 5-40® Methodology. Every engagement starts with a thorough diagnosis of the situation and results in an innovation management solution tailored to the company’s, structure, sector and strategic objectives.
Specialised innovation management consulting for industrial companies
Industrial companies face specific and complex challenges when managing innovation, both external—such as regulatory requirements, intellectual property, open innovation, and supply chains—and internal, including strategy, organisation, and investments.
Inspired by the 5-40® Methodology, this consulting service addresses these challenges with rigour to help companies achieve the expected innovation results
A service tailored to your company’s needs
The innovation consulting service is aimed at industrial organisations that need to structure or improve their innovation management process, regardless of their size or starting point.
Large industrial companies
Organisations with established R&D&I departments that need to systematise their innovation process, bring dispersed projects into a coherently managed portfolio, implement tracking indicators, or improve the efficiency of their innovation pipeline.
Industrial SMEs
Companies that want to move from reactive, informal innovation to a structured and replicable process, without needing to build a large internal R&D&I structure.
Technology start-ups
Early-stage organisations that need to structure their innovation management model to scale in an orderly way, access public funding, and manage their project portfolio strategically.
Innovation consulting areas
Four service options that can be engaged independently or combined according to each organisation's needs.
Strategy and organisation
Review or define the company’s innovation strategy and structure in line with its overall business strategy. Develop a prioritization tool to build and manage the R&D&I project portfolio.
Innovation
process
Implement an innovation management system within the organisation based on the 5-40® Methodology. This includes adapting processes and tools, establishing governance, training teams, and providing support during the initial stages of implementation until the organisation is able to operate the system autonomously.
Project
management
Support in managing specific R&D&I projects or entire project portfolios, including project selection and prioritisation, resource management, decision-making at critical points, and results evaluation.
Advisory
board
Participation as a member of the organisation's advisory board or innovation committee, providing expert guidance on industrial innovation management, R&D&I strategy and project portfolio decisions.
A consultant with direct experience in industrial innovation management
The difference between a consultant who has managed R&D&I projects in real industrial environments and one who relies on generic frameworks can be decisive to the outcome. Arturo Casado has led innovation at large international industrial groups, holds patents in technically demanding fields, and has carried out research activity at MIT. The 5-40® Methodology is the direct result of that track record, not an adaptation of third-party models.
This means the consulting process does not start with standard templates, but with first-hand knowledge of how innovation works in industry: its timelines, its organisational obstacles, its technical particularities and its strategic constraints.
Other innovation management services
Training
Training programmes for R&D&I teams to acquire the skills needed to apply the 5-40® Methodology to their projects.
Coaching and mentoring
One-to-one support for executives and R&D&I managers in developing their capabilities as leaders of the innovation process.
Interim Management
Temporary leadership of the innovation function for organisations that need to cover a critical position or lead a transformation process in their R&D&I management.
Frequently asked questions about industrial innovation management consulting
What is industrial innovation management consulting and what is it for?
Industrial innovation management consulting is a specialised service that helps industrial companies improve their innovation performance through effective management. It covers areas such as strategy, organisational structure, internal processes, and public funding.
How does this consulting differ from generic innovation consultancies?
Unlike other alternatives, this consultancy is based on the 5-40® Methodology, a comprehensive 360-degree approach specifically developed to manage innovation in industrial environments. This is particularly relevant in inherently complex settings such manufacturing, where solving one problem can cause several others.
Does the consulting service include support in accessing public R&D&I funding?
The 5-40® Methodology includes seeking and securing public funding as an integral part of managing innovation initiatives. The consulting service therefore includes general guidance on improving the fit and effectiveness of public funding. However, it does not include advice or support in applying for funding programmes for specific projects in the form of grants and direct aid, tax relief, or social security contribution deductions.
How should I choose the right industrial innovation consultancy for my company?
The most relevant criteria are: real experience in the industrial sector (not only in generic management consulting), a proprietary and proven methodology, the ability to adapt the process to each organisation’s particularities, and a focus on measurable results. It is advisable to prioritise consultants who have directly managed R&D&I projects in industrial environments over those applying third-party methodological frameworks.
Can this service be engaged if my company has never managed innovation in a structured way?
Yes. The consulting process always begins with an initial diagnosis that establishes the organisation’s real starting point, regardless of its level of innovation maturity. Many industrial companies that have achieved strong innovation performance did so precisely because at some point they decided to structure their innovation process from scratch.
Which industrial sectors have experience with this consulting service?
The 5-40® Methodology has been developed and applied in sectors such as chemicals, materials, consumer goods, durable goods, components and food. Thanks to its flexible design, it is equally applicable to any industrial company managing product, process or service innovation projects with a certain degree of technical complexity.
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