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2. 1. Perceived Quality in the Automotive Industry

   Author : Konstantinos Stylidis; Chalmers University of Technology; []
   Keywords : knowledge management.; product quality; perceived quality; product development; automotive;

   Abstract : The supremacy of the automotive manufacturers in the modern world is no longer driven by them achieving a superior manufacturing quality but increasingly depends on the customer’s quality perception. The premium sector of the automotive industry is facing tough international competition. READ MORE

4. 2. Perceived Accessibility : Capturing the Traveller Perspective

   Author : Katrin Lättman; Margareta Friman; Lars E Olsson; Annika Nordlund; Karlstads universitet; []
   Keywords : SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; perceived accessibility; accessibility scale; transport planning; public transport; social inclusion; social exclusion; Psykologi; Psychology;

   Abstract : The main purpose of this thesis is introducing and proposing perceived accessibility as an important and so far overseen complement to conventional, objective accessibility in sustainable transport. Perceived accessibility is defined as the possibilities and ease of engaging in preferred activities using different transport modes. READ MORE

5. 3. Visual Robustness: Effects of Variation on Product Appearance and Perceived Quality

   Author : Karin Nordvall; Chalmers University of Technology; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; craftsmanship; robust design; perceived quality; optical quality; visual quality appearance; visual robustness; geometrical variation and non-nominal visualization; industrial design;

   Abstract : For consumer products where the product appearance plays an important role in meeting expectations, the visible effects of manufacturing variation can have a negative influence on the product experience. A prerequisite in mass production is that no manufactured units are exactly identical, as a result of variation. READ MORE

6. 4. Understanding Solution Quality

   Author : Elisabeth Johansson; Lars Witell; Mattias Elg; Henrik Ekrisson; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Solution quality; solutions; quality dimensions; servitization; customer involvement;

   Abstract : The integration of services and products into solutions can open up new business opportunities for firms. This thesis concerns how firms can provide solutions that are perceived as high quality. Solutions are often provided over several years, which implies a changed customer relationship compared to product provisions. READ MORE

7. 5. Perceived Quality of Cars. A Novel Framework and Evaluation Methodology

   Author : Kostas Stylidis; Chalmers University of Technology; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; HUMANIORA; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; HUMANITIES; ; luxury; knowledge management; engineering; premium; design; engineering; automotive; product quality; product development; aesthetics; perceived quality;

   Abstract : The supremacy of the automotive manufacturers today is no longer driven by them achieving a superior manufacturing quality but increasingly depends on the customer’s quality perception. Average car consumers see a car’s quality as a fancy mixture of design, aesthetics, their own previous experiences and performance characteristics of the vehicle, unlike a combination of mechanical parts, software pieces, advanced materials, cutting-edge manufacturing processes, with technical knowledge, skills and high production volumes – all ingredients involved in the modern car creation. READ MORE