Amid the restructuring of innovation activities in response to the recession, businesses must take care to position themselves to take advantage of the upturn when it comes. Only by simultaneously adopting a prudent approach to streamlining operations and focusing on developing their technology, innovation and product portfolio will businesses be ready to grow when the climate improves.
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