Determinants of new product designers' satisfaction with suppliers' contribution

Article Abstract:

A structural model was used to evaluate the impact of designer-supplier relationship on product development processes. Results suggest that long term cooperation between designers and suppliers are instrumental in enhancing the efficiency of development processes. It was also established that technology suppliers who capitalize on customer service, responsiveness and cooperativeness tend to obtain strong support from design teams. However, companies appear to be more inclined in the management aspect rather than the technical elements of a particular project.

Product Development, Analysis, Work design

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Choice over uncertainty and ambiguity in technical problem solving

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There is a need to distringuish between the concept of uncertainty and that of ambiguity, and integrate them into the process of solving technical problems. This can allow levels of uncertainty and ambiguity to be selected, but such a selection process depends on the context, including the resources available, experience in solving problems, and the type of organization in which problem solvers are operating. Benefits would be derived by problem solvers from studying work on cognitive processes involved in solving problems.

Management consulting services, Methods, Problem solving, Uncertainty

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Imitation as a strategic option for external acquisition of technology

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Imitator companies must possess several characteristics to overcome barriers and gain entry into the market built up by innovator firms. They should be technologically strong and should have excellent marketing, production and data gathering capabilities. Successful imitator firms should also achieve a high degree of similarity between the original and imitation products. Finally, imitator firms should prevent the market entry of other imitators.

Economic aspects, Imitation

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