During 1992-1998, scholarship shifted from linear technology-push models toward integrated, cross-functional innovation systems where corporate strategy, organizational coordination, and external linkages jointly shape success. Research emphasizes coordinating internal teams, suppliers, customers, and partner networks to accelerate idea-to-market and to enable evaluative rigor. Evaluation frameworks broadened into multidimensional metrics—balancing norms, time-to-market, degrees of radicalness, and the adoption of systematic methods such as quality function deployment—highlighting that no single measure adequately captures performance. Regional and policy contexts emerged as influential forces, with geographic infrastructure and local strategies shaping diffusion, capability development, and firm outcomes. Industry-specific determinants persisted alongside cross-industry patterns, uncovering sector-tailored success factors in chemicals, high-technology services, and manufacturing, while also suggesting universal practices. Time compression, lifecycle management, and benchmarking gained prominence, reinforcing a strategic imperative to shorten development cycles and accelerate learning in new product development.