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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. 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

5. 3. Elusive intangibles : Exploring the experience of authenticity in product development

   Author : Per Kristav; Innovation; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Produkt och and varumärkesupplevelse; produkt och varumärkesvärde; produkt och varumärkesautenticitet; produkt och varumärkesbetydelse; abstrakta produktegenskaper.; Product experience; Brand experience; Product value; Brand value; Product Authenticity; Brand authenticity; Product meaning; Brand meaning; Product intangibles;

   Abstract : When consumers buy a new product, they have expectations about what that product will deliver. The consumer’s rational reasoning may try to ascertain whether the technical performance of the product will be fulfilled. Nevertheless, the final word is often subjective. READ MORE

6. 4. Quality Practice : An Empirical Investigation of Product Development and the Goods-To-Service Continuum

   Author : Lars Nilsson; A. Parasuraman; Lilian Nilsson; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY;

   Abstract : During the past 20 years, there has been steady growth not only in the service sector but also in the service content of most products. Traditional manufacturing companies have become more dependent on the services they provide and this part of their business is very important for their business result. READ MORE

7. 5. Perceived Quality in the Automotive Industry

   Author : Konstantinos Stylidis; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; 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