TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to review key research contributions that may be useful for rethinking service innovation. Service innovation is not a monolithic construct; therefore, the opportunities for further research are multidimensional and interdisciplinary.Design/methodology/approach– A summary analysis of extant literature identifies valuable contributions and fundamental methodological issues from various perspectives. The proposed directions for future research entail where to innovate, how to innovate, and what to innovate in services.Findings– The analysis and discussion lead to a multidimensional framework of service innovation, with a particular emphasis on organizational and customer cocreation perspectives.Practical implications– This article contains guidelines and real‐world examples to help practitioners and policy makers develop service innovation strategies through the consideration of different levels, organizations, and perspectives.Originality/value– This article offers a relevant source of ideas and guidance for anyone interested in research and practice related to rethinking service innovation.
VL  - 23
IS  - 5
SN  - 1757-5818
DO  - 10.1108/09564231211269847
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/09564231211269847
AU  - Rubalcaba Luis
AU  - Michel Stefan
AU  - Sundbo Jon
AU  - Brown Stephen W.
AU  - Reynoso Javier
PY  - 2012
Y1  - 2012/01/01
TI  - Shaping, organizing, and rethinking service innovation: a multidimensional framework
T2  - Journal of Service Management
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 696
EP  - 715
Y2  - 2024/04/25
ER  -