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The problem arises due to disjoint strategic alignment between these two, which is mainly due to inappropriate KM framework and adoption of some quick\u2010fix solutions to achieve business results. Hence, for effective management and utilization of knowledge assets, KM initiative should be dovetailed to link with key organizational goals like new product development (NPD), customer satisfaction and manufacturing excellence. The purpose of this paper is to propose a suitable KM system.<\/jats:italic><\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type=\"abstract-heading\">Design\/methodology\/approach<\/jats:title><jats:p><jats:italic>This paper proposes an approach for KM system development to ensure a fit between the organizational needs during NPD and KM initiatives. Soft system methodology (SSM) has been adopted to design this framework.<\/jats:italic><\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type=\"abstract-heading\">Findings<\/jats:title><jats:p><jats:italic>This research identified a list of knowledge\u2010sharing methods, which help in intra\u2010level or inter\u2010level knowledge flow. The proposed framework highlights the hierarchal nature and bi\u2010directional flow of knowledge. Further, this work observed that there are two additional key enablers to effective knowledge management system \u2013 competency and infrastructure.<\/jats:italic><\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type=\"abstract-heading\">Research limitations\/implications<\/jats:title><jats:p><jats:italic>This work focuses on an auto\u2010component supplier in India. Therefore, this work is limited by the organizational culture, location, business model and the sector in which this research was done.<\/jats:italic><\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type=\"abstract-heading\">Originality\/value<\/jats:title><jats:p><jats:italic>This paper suggests that a technical knowledge driven process like NPD has three strategic enablers \u2013 technology, people and process. The sustenance of the NPD process is affected by the balance among these enablers. 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