Market maketh magic – consequences and implications of market choice for frugal innovation

This study systematically analysed 237 frugal innovation cases in
order to understand the consequences and implications of market choice on the
characteristics of a successful frugal innovation. The results demonstrate that
this type of innovation is disruptive to its respective target market. Further, the
study shows that firms that want to achieve such innovation tend to focus either
on activities along the value chain or the solution (product/service) itself. This
distinction yielded four clusters of frugal innovation, which are described in
detail, including aspects regarding strategy, organisation, processes and
technology.