Conclusions: Results achieved, lessons learned, follow-up research work and the industry's view on the way ahead

Abstract

The preceding chapters intended to provide details about all significant research components of the LEAPFROG project. The authors also tried to demonstrate that all research work had been undertaken on the basis of a sound analysis of preexisting scientific-technological state-of-the-art, industrial capacities, business models, market needs and their expected future trends as well as human factors such as available skills and qualifications or management procedures and cultures. Finally it should have emerged that despite their great scientific and technological diversity all four major research modules of the project fit into a holistic reengineering framework reflecting the real complexities and interdependencies of the different manufacturing stages and business processes along the textile-clothing value chain, in the sense of a true integrated industrial innovation concept. © 2009 Springer London.