Search for dissertations about: "product concepts"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 250 swedish dissertations containing the words product concepts.

  2. 1. Product Representations Exploring Computer-Based Technologies and Customers' Understanding of Product Concepts

    Author : Mikael Söderman; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; product concepts; product representation knowledge; product knowledge; customer communication; product development; product representations; understanding;

    Abstract : A large proportion of new products does not succeed on the market. One explanation is that companies have misinterpreted, or not succeeded in identifying the needs and requirements of their customers. READ MORE

  4. 2. Managing Product Variety through Product Architecture

    Author : Tobias Holmqvist; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; product architecture; multiple product development; product dependences; product variants; product variety;

    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

  5. 3. Product-Service System Designing for Environmental Sustainability : Insights into Design Cognition of Experienced Product Developers

    Author : Abhijna Neramballi; Tomohiko Sakao; Mattias Lindahl; Claudia Eckert; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Design cognition; Product-service system designing; Product designing; Design support; Design for environmental sustainability.;

    Abstract : The overall objective of this research is to support practitioners within the manufacturing industry to effectively design product-service system (PSS)-based solutions with relatively lower environmental impacts than typical product-centric solutions. Design research methodology (DRM) is applied to systematically address this objective with both descriptive and prescriptive approaches. READ MORE

  6. 4. Managing Product Architectures, A Study of Oganizational and Strategic Aspects

    Author : Maximilian Pasche; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; product development; product architecture; organization; modularization; contingencies; product platform;

    Abstract : Product modularization and product platforms constitute two major approaches to product architecture management. These concepts are applied to enable firms to cost-efficientlyprovide a high degree of product variety and to achieve a high level of strategic flexibility. READ MORE

  7. 5. New Product Newness and Benefits : A Study of Software Products from the Firms’ Perspective

    Author : Sanjay Verma; Esbjörn Segelod; Lennart Bogg; Johan Frishammar; Mälardalens högskola; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; New Product Newness; New Product Benefits; Computer Software Product; Software Firm; Business and economics; Ekonomi; Industrial Economics and Organization; industriell ekonomi och organisation;

    Abstract : It is widely believed among researchers as well as practitioners that there is a link between new product newness, or innovativeness, and benefits to the firm developing and marketing a product; more innovative products are generally expected to create more profit and growth. However, research findings are conflicting—positive-, negative-, and no-relationship have been reported between product newness and benefits by different researchers. READ MORE