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Product Development Strategies, 2007.
This paper looks at the product development strategies at various companies.
1,044 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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The paper discusses how the more competitive the industry, the more critical it is for companies to turn new product development and introduction (NPDI) and the entire product lifecycle management (PLM) series of processes into a competitive strength. The paper compares the different processes of AMD, Intel, Microsoft and Salesforce.com. The paper shows how listening to customers, listening to market experts and trying to find unmet needs in the context of a target audience or segment is critical.
Outline:
Approaches Companies Take To New Product Development
New Products: Blue Ocean or Red Ocean Strategy?
Managing Product Lifecycles
Bringing Innovation into Products
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"The dichotomy of how AMD and Intel develop new products is symptomatic of how many market leaders in other industries develop new products. AMD's focus on organic growth and low-cost production through process specialization of their most popular microprocessors delivers higher ROI on new product development efforts, yet cannot move nearly as quickly as the aggressive M&A strategies of Intel."
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New Product Development, 2007.
This paper examines new product development and product life-cycle management with a focus on Coke and Pepsi.
1,184 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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The paper explains that new product introductions and managing product life-cycles are the most significant events in generating revenue for any company. The paper examines Pepsi's aggressiveness on acquiring brands and Coca-Cola's philosophy of trying to build brands. The paper also looks at approaches Microsoft and Salesforce.com take to new product development. The paper shows how the methods and approaches companies use for bringing innovation into their products all center on bringing the customer into the center of the innovation process, focusing on their unmet needs.
Outline:
Approaches Companies Take To New Product Development
New Products: Blue Ocean or Red Ocean Strategy?
Managing Product Life-cycles
Bringing Innovation into Products
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"The more competitive the industry, the more critical it is for companies to turn new product development and introduction (NPDI) and the entire product lifecycle management (PLM) series of processes companies into a competitive strength. Exacerbating the need to turn NPDI and PLM into lasting competitive advantages are the mindsets and opinions of senior management and board members as to the direction a company should take on these critical processes. New product introductions and managing product lifecycles are the single most significant event in for generating revenue for any company. For soft drink manufacturers this is clearly the case given the relatively flat growth of carbonated beverages and the urgent need to move into new markets."
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Knowledge Management:a Tool For Efficient Product Development, 2006.
An in-depth look at how knowledge management is a tool for efficient product development in the international automotive industry.
15,476 words (approx. 61.9 pages), 41 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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This paper takes an in-depth look at knowledge management, a relatively new business concept that is attracting the attention of informed and global-oriented companies because of its promise to introduce new elements of flexibility and efficiency in the entire business spectrum - from management, plant and production to front line activities. This paper attempts to answer many questions related to knowledge management, which a growing number of management scholars present as a newly discovered key to unlock the productive powers of all people in a company and to bind them in one neat package towards achieving organizational success.
This paper has chosen to focus on three examples of companies in the automotive industry, implementing knowledge management.
Table of Contents
List of Tables
List of Figures
Acknowledgement
Chapter I - Introduction
Chapter II - Literature Review
I.1. Knowledge Management
II.1a. Knowledge as Business Asset
II.1b. Types of Knowledge
II.1c. Key Players in KM
II.1d. Transfer of Knowledge
II.1e. Holistic Approach
II.1f. Primacy of People
II.2. The Automotive Industry
II.2a. Technology and Innovation
II.2b. Control Systems
II.3. Product Development
II.3a. Development Stages
II.3b. New Imperatives
II.3c. KM Strategies
II.3d. KM Terms and Concepts
II.4. Conceptual Framework
II.5. Information and KM Concepts
Chapter III - Industry, Country & Company Review
III.1. Industry Trends
III.2. Country Perspectives
III.3. Company Reports
Chapter IV - Research Methodology
III.1. Observation and Direct Communication
III.2. Quantitative vs. Qualitative Research
Chapter V - Results
Chapter VI - Discussion and Conclusion
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"There are as many definitions of knowledge management as there are long-cherished ideas of how to run a business. If there is a common ground in the divergent perceptions of knowledge management, it is the generally accepted proposition that KM aims to transform knowledge into new levels of organizational capabilities and competences (Sanchez, R., 2006). The debate revolves around the question of how to implement it in the most effective manner. This study thus fixes its attention on the different KM strategies adopted by organizations, closing in on the international automotive industry because it is identified as among the sectors that especially needs and stand to derive enormous benefits from the new management technique. The focus shifts from there to the development process for new vehicles, where KM is said to be most helpful, and which calls for synthesizing all kinds of knowledge and specialization - the whole rationale for KM. As setting of the study, we pick out India for the simple reason that it now serves as manufacturing base for the internationalization efforts of many automotive companies."
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Intel?s Product Development Team, 2006.
This paper is a strategic plan for Intel's product development team.
6,545 words (approx. 26.2 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 150.95
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This paper explains that the strategic planning process includes a number of key steps such as articulating the core values, developing a mission statement and creating vision statement, which, once created, the company is in a position to create and determine its strategic objectives. The author points out that, to support the overall mission statement of Intel, each business group has created several sub-organizations, whose focus is specific and requires that each team develops its own mission and vision statement to support the goals of the team's higher level organization. The paper states that the operating environmental impacts to Intel based on the environmental changes within the next ten years will be retaining suppliers and retaining employees. Many charts, tables and illustrations.
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Company Background
Mission Statement
Vision Statement
Values Statement
Environmental Analysis
Remote Environment
Industry Environment
Operating Environment
Long Term Objectives
Short-Term Objectives
Tactics
Strategic Analysis and Choices
SWOT Analysis
Value Chain Analysis
Competitive Analysis and Advantage
Grand Strategy
Planning Committee, Decision Structure, and Timelines
Planning Committee
Decision Structure
Timelines
Plan Goals and Implementation
Communication and Marketing
Financial Projections and Analysis
Critical Success Factors
Conclusion
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"Although the specific competitive advantage for Intel can not be located, the competitive advantage categories which best fit Intel are the differentiation and cost leadership strategies. The differentiation strategy involves providing consumers extra value-added features. A good example is Intel's wireless entertainment platform technologies. Intel is in a position to charge a premium for the platform technologies; thus, consumers are indeed getting features not offered by the competition. Intel also falls into the cost leadership strategy because Intel has invested in building manufacturing facilities around the world to produce its products. The lower end product such as the Intel's Celeron is a standard product with relatively little differentiation and is acceptable to the majority of the computer users in the world."
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Robotic Lawnmower: Product Development and Launch, 2008.
An analysis of the various aspects that are involved with the development and launch of the robotic lawnmower.
2,244 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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This paper discusses the product development of the robotic lawnmower. It discusses the products' needs, features and benefits and its competitive advantage. The paper then provides a financial analysis of the product, including sales forecast and its life cycle. Finally, the paper discusses the launch management plan for the robotic lawnmower.
Table of Contents:
Product Development
Needs
Features
Benefits
Market Research Method
Competitive Advantage
Financial Analysis
Sales Forecast
Life Cycle Concept
New Product Process
Designs for Speed to Market
Design for Ease of Manufacture
Design to Meet Customer Needs
Design for Environment
Development Team Management
Strategic Launch Planning
Implementation of Launch Cycle
Market Testing
Launch Management Plan
Overview
Objectives
Potential Issues
Contingencies
Tracking
Objections to Launch
Product Failure
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"There are several reasons or scenarios in which the Robotic lawnmower might be determined to be a product failure. The most basic potential cause of product failure is related to the product quality itself. Should the design and engineering process as well as the design and manufacturing process fail to adequately model all possible use outcomes once the product is launched an inherent design flaw that leads to chronic breakdowns and poor performance would lead to a complete market failure of the product. Allowing for such contingencies is part of the general strategic marketing strategy development upon which individual product launch plans are based as a matter of course (Lim, Acito & Rusetski, 2006). The other primary reason for product failure would be directly attributed to poor market research. Market research that is designed to develop an understanding and cost-rationale based on potential demand for the Robotic Lawnmower that fails to adequately assess real demand, will lead to poor sales performance which would equate to the same product failure and a quality issue: low demand and poor market image."
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New Product Development Report, 2001.
This report will discuss the branding, and marketing for Roscoe Foods' newly developed salsa line.
1,100 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 2 sources, $ 38.95
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This paper reports on a new production line by Roscoe Foods, namely a new salsa. It analyzes factors such as competition analysis, how the salsa will differ, reaction from the competition and market conclusion.
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"This report will discuss the branding, and marketing for Roscoe Foods? newly developed salsa line. This line will be in direct competition with several other brands currently on the market. It will compete with Pace, Old El Paso and Chi-Chi?s Salsa lines currently in production and distributed through major grocery chains such as Kroger?s in the Northern United States, Winn Dixie in the South, and Waldbaum?s in the North East."
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Development of an Innovative Healthy Food Product, 2006.
A proposal for the development of an organic, pasteurized, health fruit drink for the client, Mapco.
2,209 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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This paper proposes the development of an organic, pasteurized, health fruit drink. The paper reports how the client, Mapco, has presented a need for a product that would appeal to a large percentage of its customers. This paper shows how the health drink described fits all of the qualifications outlined by the client. The paper also identifies key factors in marketing this health drink and presents a plan for product development.
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Development of an Innovative Healthy Food Product
Production of Tango
Intellectual Property
Government Regulations Regarding Ingredients and Labeling
Consumer Acceptance and Education
Advantages to the Consumer
Advantages to the Manufacturer
Future Directions
Conclusion
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"The advantages of producing Tango, a nutritious health fruit drink, to the manufacturer, is that the process can actually be more streamlined than a mechanical squeezing processing in terms of plant outfitting and can actually be produced in a relatively inexpensive manner. Contract production will allow favorable pricing of both ingredients and finished product. Sampling will allow for marketing controls and for targeting national and export markets. The product will meet the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM), European Union, and other specific certification requirements, so may be exported. The Internet will be considered as a target for purchases, but will mainly be used for advertising the product. Mapco stores will be the exclusive client of this product, and will be the outlet to other organic health food agencies that may elect to sponsor sales of this product, as well. "
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Development Strategy For Dell, 2007.
A discussion about the success of Dell Computer's product mix and new product development strategy.
805 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper discusses product mix and the new product development strategy for Dell Computers. It looks at the impact that globalization and the rapid increase of Internet technologies has had on Dell and how they have increased success for this computer manufacturer. The paper also discusses market development for Dell and Dell's competitive advantage relative to its product mix.
Outline:
Product Mix as a Facet of Success
Professional Use Product Mix
Schools/Healthcare/Government Institutions Use Product Mix
Family Home Use Product Mix
Product Market Grid
Product Development vs. Market Development for Dell
Dell's Competitive Advantage Relative to its Product Mix
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"Yes, Dell has an advantage relative to its product mix. Dell has developed products to fit the needs of virtually every consumer with a computer technology need, and beyond. Whether it is a family looking to purchase their child's first computer, while on a tight budget, or a multimedia maven looking for processing capacity that can make their computing experience fly, to an executive who needs Dell has a product for them. In addition, they go beyond simply computers. As mentioned earlier, Dell has a vast product offering that includes: televisions, cameras, camcorders, projectors, software, games, MP3 players, and more. Shopping with Dell is truly one stop electronics shopping. And, as was financial figures in 2000 and 2002, it is their product mix that has allowed them to become a leader in their industry ("Companies: Dell", 2002; "Dell Computer: Product mix", 2000)."
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Impact of Branding, 2007.
This paper researches the impact of branding on the product development process through a review of selected literature.
1,358 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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The paper reviews the flow chart in product development branding, each step that is required in this process and the questions that the product developers must ask to ensure that value is added to the product during the development process. The paper discovers how the importance of branding considerations during the product development phase cannot be ignored by the company that hopes for successful marketing of its product. The paper concludes that branding a product in the development phase is considered by all experts to be crucial in the success of a product.
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Abstract
Introduction
Purpose
Questions of the Research
Methodology
Review of the Literature
Findings
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The findings of this research show that branding during the product development phase is key in successful marketing of a product as demonstrated by the companies Nike and Harley Davidson. (Briggs, 2006) It is important to differentiate the product from others with similar products as well as to provide protection for consumers from other products that might appear identical. Additionally this work has related the specific questions that should be asked in the product development and branding process specifically the questions of: (1) What extra value does the product bring to the marketplace? (2) How does the product create value for the customer? (3) How is the product different from what is offered in the marketplace now? (4) Will customers be interested in and willing to buy your product?; and (5) How many customers will buy your product? Will they buy more than one?"
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New Technologies and Drug Development, 2004.
A look at methods of speeding up the development and production of new drugs.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper looks at methods of speeding up the discovery, testing, and production of new drugs using new developments in technology. It discusses proteomics and the use of accelerator mass spectroscopy and their effects on the process.
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The Flying Geese Economic Development Model and East Asia, 2004.
This paper discusses the Flying Geese economic development theory-- the way production techniques are introduced to the less developed countries by the highly developed countrie. It also describes the development of the East Asian?s economies.
3,525 words (approx. 14.1 pages), 16 sources, APA, $ 98.95
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This paper relates that, as this Flying Geese pattern of development progresses, countries in the Asian region become more and more integrated and interdependent. The author states that the Flying Geese model describes how industry passes through five stages: Introduction, import substitution, export, mature and reverse-import stages. The paper concludes that the significance of Flying Geese model in East Asia?s economic development is declining in recent time as high technology is introduced and globalization takes place. Tables.
Table of Contents
Introduction
The Meaning of Flying Geese Model
Evidences of Flying Geese Pattern Development in East Asia.
Significance of Flying Geese Hypothesis in East Asia Economic Development.
High Inflows of FDI and Export Expansion
International Economic Development.
Inter-Industry and Intra-Industry Trade Pattern.
Regional Integration
Declining Significance of Flying Geese Model in Recent Time
Conclusion
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"When reaching export stage, the growth of domestic demand will decline. Exports of the product have begun to increase and imports decline. The strong exports enable the country to import capital goods for continued expansion of production. Inward FDI becomes significant as the same industry in the advanced countries has lost its comparative advantage and has to relocate to developing countries. As the industry gets into its mature stage, production slows down due to increasing costs and intensified competition from late-starting countries."
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The Economic Development of the Peoples Republic of China, 1990.
This paper analyzes the development of the modes of production in the socialist Peoples Republic of China (PRC): Development, decentralization, reforms, foreign participation and commercial law.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 21 sources, $ 111.95
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"This research provides an analysis of the development of the modes of production in the Peoples Republic of China (PRC). As the PRC began as, and remains primarily a socialist economy, the focus of the Analysis is on socialist economic concepts.
Socialist Economic Concepts, and China
At the theoretical level, Marxist economics is relatively close to classical economics. Classical economics represented the prevailing economic theory at the time Marx formulated his original principles. Karl Marx adapted classical economic theory, and, through the ensuing years, particularly since the creation of the Soviet Union, later-day Marxist economists have further refined the theory.
Karl Marx, in his writings related to economics, contributed
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Telecommuting for a Software Development Firm, 2002.
An analytical report examining the feasibility of implementing a telecommuting program for a computer software-development company.
956 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 33.95
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This study investigates the effect a telecommuting program would have on the creative process in the development of computer software, on the productivity of software development teams and on the organizational commitment of software development employees. The research shows that telecommuting had statistically significant negative effects on two aspects of creativity ? workgroup synergy and exchange of ideas, but has no significant effects on either individual creativity or workgroup creativity. With respect to productivity, the research shows that telecommuting has statistically significant negative effects on two aspects of the productivity dimension ? keeping workgroup members aware of design changes and perceptions of workgroup productivity, but has no significant effects on either keeping workgroup members abreast of project status or an individual?s perception of her or his personal productivity. The conclusion drawn in this paper is that software development firms should not implement telecommuting programs in the absence of intensive research to develop strategies to overcome the problems identified in this study. The study recommends the conduct of further research into the issue of the effects of telecommuting on employee commitment. The paper uses numerous tables.
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"As stated in the proposal for this project, the study investigated three research questions. These three research questions assess the effects of telecommuting on creativity, productivity, and commitment. An experimental design allowed the measurement of the perceptions of the effects on creativity, productivity, and commitment of software developer workgroup members as both on-site workers and as telecommuting workers. Comparing these perceptions through the application of quantitative analysis provided answers to the research questions investigated. The software developer workgroup consisted of 16 members. A data collection instrument administered to the workgroup members following both an on-site project and a telecommuting project provided the data required to assess the research questions. The appendix to this report contains a copy of the data collection instrument. Questions one through four related to the creativity issue, while questions five through eight related to the productivity issue, and questions nine through 12 relate to the commitment issue."
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Development and Use of Simulation Games in Education and Industry, 2006.
The purpose of this paper is to promote the development and the use of simulation games for production management both in education and industry.
9,150 words (approx. 36.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 189.95
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This paper explores the development and utilization of simulation games in educational and industry contexts. The author explores a variety of different games used to supplement traditional instructional methods, providing detailed technical information about the inner-workings of the interface mechanisms. The author concludes with his recommendations for strengthening simulation games as an essential training and pedagogical tool.
Introduction
Games in Supply Chain Management Area
The SUCH WBS Game
General Information about the Game
The Decision Interface
The Contribution of the Decision Intervals to SUCH WBS
Surfing the Decision Interface
Links to Decision Sheets
"Supply" Link
"Transportation" Link
"Production" Link
"Warehouse Capacity Changes" Link
"Advertising" Link
History Button
The Decision Card
"Update" Button
"Analyze my Decisions" Button
"MRP Help" Button
The Inner Mechanism of the Interface
How Does the Decision Interface Work?
The Main Mechanism ("SHOP.PL")
Conclusion
Appendix A Calculations Done by the Core Script
Raw Material Transportation Cost
Raw Material Purchase Cost
Planned Production
Oat Flour On Hand Calculation
Barley Flakes On Hand Calculation
Rice Flour On Hand Calculation
Finished Good Calculations
Finished Good Transportation Costs
Variable Per Unit Cost
Production Charge
Market Calculations
Advertising Cost
Warehouse Capacity of Raw Material
Finished Goods Public Warehouse Capacities
Finished Goods Private Warehouse Capacity
Warehouse Cost of Raw Material
Other Calculations in the Game
Bibliography
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"There are many challenges for the instructors of production management who are eager to enhance the capabilities of the students continuously, in order to develop and adopt new teaching approaches and methods. Not only are most universities under sustained pressure to reduce costs and at the same time increase effectiveness. But new market conditions for industrial enterprises request a closer integration of the various disciplines of production, such as production planning & control, production processes, plant-layout, organizational structure and behavior. Furthermore, the production tasks should be seen in a broader context as related to marketing, product development as well as vendors and suppliers in the supply chain. Emerging production paradigms and principles call for a thorough discussion of potential benefits and limitations."
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Economic Development In Colonial Nations, 1986.
Theoretical problems of growth in developing lands controlled by developed powers. Examines trade, capital formation, politics, production and banking. Uses Kenyan agricultural development as case study.
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" It is the purpose of this research to trace the economic development of colonial nations since 1870 and the role of international trade in this development. The contemporary country of Kenya will be studied in the last section as a case study.
ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
The process of economic growth and development in developing countries is considered in three contexts. First to be considered are the factors involved and required in such growth and development. Second, the obstacles to economic growth and(...)"
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