Search for dissertations about: "Product development management"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 452 swedish dissertations containing the words Product development management.
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6. Managing Product Variety through Product Architecture
Abstract : This dissertation deals with the management of product variety in manufacturing companies. Several researchers have identified companies increasing problems and managerial issues associated with managing product variety and they suggest ways of managing the product variety by changing the product architecture. READ MORE
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7. Integrated information management in complex product development
Abstract : Where do companies begin their efforts when trying to improve information management in product development? In large companies involving many people, multiple processes and highly technological products several factors have an impact on efficiency. Interdisciplinary integration and structured information are two overall proposed key factors that have been identified as important to obtain efficient information management. READ MORE
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8. Functional product development : an explorative view
Abstract : Embodied in the concept of functional products is a shift in view for manufacturing companies as providers of physical artefacts to service providers. Furthermore, differentiation by offering added value, increased commitment towards customers, life-cycle commitment for the physical artefact and close collaboration between manufacturing companies are characteristics of the concept of functional products. READ MORE
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9. What's Next? : Organising Complex Product Development with Lean
Abstract : An everyday question asked during complex product development work is, ‘What to do next’? Not just because the development in itself is advanced and integrated, but also because it is planned and performed in large organisations, in difficult projects, and across organisational lines. There have been different approaches to try and reduce the difficulty of having to organise complex product development, primarily through using different kinds of management models. READ MORE
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10. Managing Distributed Product Development. An Information and Knowledge Perspective
Abstract : Product development is one of the most important activities in an industrial company, in order to strengthen the position at the market and achieve competitive advantages. Companies are under pressure to bring new products to the market faster, at a lower cost and with increased performance. READ MORE