The effect of knowledge and innovation management processes on innovation power at firm level; Şişecam and Corning cases

Being able to produce innovative and high value-added products empowers firms to exist in new private markets where they can operate with high profitability. Thus, they can both operate in new and large markets where price-based competition is not dominant and increase their brand value. In order to develop innovative and high value-added products, the most valuable solution and the most important power we have is innovation. Successful implementation of innovation is directly related to the knowledge and innovation management processes of firms. Firms differentiate from others when they have a successful innovation management process. These firms can increase their innovation power more compared to their competitors and they can get ahead in the race to gain competitive advantage and grow. In our study, an "Innovation Management Model Frame" proposal is presented. We have prepared this model frame based on innovation management models and key performance indicators of innovation power measurement, which are found in the application and the literature . Using the presented model frame, the innovation processes of two different firms were compared and their innovation strengths were analyzed. In the analysis made with the proposed Innovation Management Model Frame, it is emphasized that firms who operate in accordance with an innovation strategy created in line with their corporate vision and strategies can be more successful. In this context, it has been demonstrated that the development of our country's national innovation infrastructure will contribute positively to the innovation power of our firms and the development of our country's economy. Keywords: Knowledge, Knowledge Management, Innovation, Innovation Management, Innovation Strategy, Innovation Power