Implications of chaos research for new product forecasting

Article Abstract:

Marketing studies have been unable to effectively spot the occurrence of chaos because of several reasons including the desire of businesses to have simplified data for easier analysis and forecasting and the effects of environmental and economic determinants that often are mistaken for chaotic effects and even mask actual chaotic events. This situation may, however, change in the future as new methods in product development research are established.

Chaos theory, Chaotic systems

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Make-buy decisions in the auto industry: new perspectives on the role of the supplier as an innovator

Article Abstract:

Research into the decision of car manufacturers about whether to develop a new component in-house or to subcontract to a supplier is presented. It is vital to understanding market incentives and the ownership network to identify who in a buy-supply development contract will seek innovation and how the residual rights should be given out.

Motor vehicles and car bodies, Motor Vehicles, Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Automobile industry

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Incentives, infrastructure and institutions: Perspectives on industrialization and technical change in late-developing nations

Article Abstract:

Incentives, infrastructure and institutions and their role in late-industrializing countries are examined.

United States, Business, Economic aspects, Industrial development, Industrialization, Incentives (Business)

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