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Showing result 1 - 5 of 313 swedish dissertations containing the words IT New product development process.

2. 1. Managing Collaborative Product Development : A Model for Identifying Key Factors in Product Development Projects

   Author : Sofi Elfving; Mats Jackson; Björn Fagerström; Lars Bengtsson; Mälardalens högskola; []
   Keywords : Collaborative product development; Integrated product development; Concurrent engineering; Product development; Product design; Collaboration; Integration; Communication; Key factors; Decision-making; Knowledge transfer; Experience reuse; TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIKVETENSKAP; Innovation och design;

   Abstract : The increasing complexity of products and systems today has forced new processes, methods, and tools for managing the development of products. It has also forced the development of complex organisations and diverse relationships among functions and peoples within product development organisations. This implies a need for integrated processes. READ MORE

4. 2. Perpetual product development : a study of small technology-driven firms

   Author : Jan Bodin; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Perpetual product development; technology; aircraft industry; small firms; inventor; key actors; resources;

   Abstract : This dissertation focuses the attention toward inventors and key actors involved in product development projects. The study focuses on how a new product development process is carried out operationally and strategically in small, technology-driven firms. READ MORE

5. 3. Collaborative New Product Development : Supplier Selection and Purchasing

   Author : Lisa Melander; Fredrik Tell; Nicolette Lakemond; Maria Elmquist; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Supplier selection; NPD; Purchasing; case studies;

   Abstract : Suppliers provide new technology to firms and are important in firms‟ NPD. It is not sufficient for firms to select the most appropriate technology; they must also select the most appropriate supplier for their NPD. READ MORE

6. 4. Visual aesthetics in product development : A balance between commercial and creative imperatives

   Author : Ingela Lindahl; Fredrik Nordin; Staffan Brege; Daniel Kindström; Tore Kristensen; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : Visual aesthetics; product design; product development; furniture; designer products;

   Abstract : The literature presents a number of advantages regarding companies’ strategic focus on product design, arguing that the dimension of visual aesthetics in products may help a company to create commercial success, e.g. through product differentiation and as a means of company brand recognition. READ MORE

7. 5. Concept decisions in product development process

   Author : Ingrid Kihlander; Margareta Norell Bergendahl; Sofia Ritzén; Jenny Janhager; Matti Kaulio; KTH; []
   Keywords : concept evaluation; decision making; product development;

   Abstract : Successful concept decisions are crucial for product development organisations. Failure in theconcept decision-making process means costly rework, requiring resources that could havebeen spent on innovative work with new products instead. This licentiate thesis tackles theconcept decision-making process and how to improve it. READ MORE