Search for dissertations about: "product characteristics"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 438 swedish dissertations containing the words product characteristics.

2. 1. Design of Product-Service Systems in SMEs : Exploring challenges and the influence of firm characteristics

   Author : Jennie Åkesson; Glenn Johansson; Koteshwar Chirumalla; Angelina Sundström; Matilda Watz; Mälardalens universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Product-Service Systems; Small and medium-sized enterprises; Servitization; challenges; SME characteristics; manufacturing companies; circular economy; Innovation and Design; innovation och design;

   Abstract : The manufacturing industry is essential in the transition towards a Circular Economy and a more sustainable society. One way manufacturing companies can become more sustainable and contribute to a resource-efficient society is by offering Product-Service Systems (PSS). READ MORE

4. 2. Remote assessment of intangible product experiences: A means to assist product development

   Author : Per Kristav; Innovation; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Remote product assessment; visual product characteristics; assessing customers’ product experiences; web-based survey; industrial design;

   Abstract : There is a need from industry to better understand how customers perceive products. To develop products without understanding subjective perceptions and experiences is to risk that products with low customer value are devel-oped. As a consequence product target groups may be missed and intended market success may not occur. 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. 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. 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