Essays about: "Product Cycle Theory"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 46 essays containing the words Product Cycle Theory.

  1. 16. Internal benchmark of IKEA's Sourcing Assignment processes and documents across business areas and categories - A multiple case study

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Axel Heiskanen Nilsson; [2017]
    Keywords : Sourcing Assignment; Internal benchmark; Multiple-case study; Cross-case analysis; Internal best practice; Category management in purchasing; Category source sourcing plan; IKEA way of working; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background: The IKEA Range & Supply organisation consists of business areas (BAs) and categories. BAs work with product development toward end-customers while the material-based categories work toward suppliers with purchasing and sourcing related tasks. READ MORE

  3. 17. The Product Removal Process - A Case Study at Axis Communications

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Mattias Carlson; Hampus Hansson; [2016]
    Keywords : Product Removal; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Faster development of new products and shorter product life cycles increases the frequency of product removals. Despite its increasing presence, product removal tends to be neglected both in theory and in practice. When the product removal process is overlooked, it might induce customer dissatisfaction and unnecessary costs. READ MORE

  4. 18. Total Cost of Purchasing at Duni AB: Development of a Cost Model

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Josefine Eriksson; Emilia Sterner; [2016]
    Keywords : life cycle costing; activity-based costing; total cost of ownership; landed cost; sourcing decision making; purchasing management; purchasing cost model; purchasing measurements; economical life-cycle decision; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : BACKGROUND Through global competition with possibilities for companies to set up production and to secure supply from all over the world the role of purchasing has increased within businesses. In order to achieve business results, a well-working purchasing department plays an important part. READ MORE

  5. 19. Accessory Portfolio Planning at Axis Communications

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Gustav Nyström; Rasmus Wellander; [2016]
    Keywords : Decision support model; Accessories; Product development; Stage-gate process; Portfolio management; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Abstract Background Axis Communications is a Lund based company which specializes in network cameras. In addition to the cameras, the company has a wide range of accessories that ensure their customers receive complete solutions. READ MORE

  6. 20. Selecting the Right Strategy : How are user innovations linked to the product life cycle for mature industries

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola

    Author : Mikael Cordes; Marko Stugbäck; [2016]
    Keywords : Product strategy; user innovation; lead user; mature firms; Business-to-Business; Product Development Process;

    Abstract : Companies are dependent on continuously provide the market with new products to keep its market position and profitability level. The companies examined in this thesis are two bigger Swedish enterprises that have a long history in a mature business-to-business context providing industrial goods to the market. READ MORE