Vorotnikov V. Management of competitiveness of innovative products for machine-building enterprises

The key features of innovative products are determined and a concept of management of competitiveness of these products at the enterprise in accordance with the specific nature of high-tech engineering industries is clarified. The expediency of using indicators of innovation excellence for the purpose of forecasting and management of competitiveness is justified. The dissertation also determines promising development and production of innovative products at engineering enterprises using innovative prospects integral index, calculated on figures contained in patent descriptions and their relation to the technical and operational characteristics of innovative products. A strategic assessment graphical tool of innovative products of engineering companies, including element determining probable changes in its positioning, is offered.