...Sobhan Mostafayi Darmian; Fabio Sgarbossa Purpose This study aims to explore the strategic role of integrating product development (PD) and supply chain (SC) design to manage uncertainties arising from R-imperatives and enhance the viability performance of circular SCs. Design/methodology...

... While 3DCE has been suggested as a way to improve new product development success and supply chain performance, the research on 3DCE is in its infancy, largely conceptual, or based on two, rather than all three aspects of 3DCE. To help bridge the gap between concept and theory for 3DCE, this paper...

...Remko van Hoek; Håkan Aronsson; Jenny Klevås Purpose The outcome of product development, i.e. the product design, together with the packaging solution, has a great impact on the logistics performance of supply chains. Despite this, packaging has traditionally been given a very modest role...

... assurance, optimized inventory, and increased revenues and earnings. Conclusions and implications offer seven guidelines for firms seeking to implement collaborative forecasting initiatives. Finally, limitations and future research are discussed. © MCB UP Limited 2002 Case studies Product...

...Richard Lancioni; John L. Gattorna Describes the major strategies used in setting prices in international markets. Emphasizes the issue of developing pricing strategies early in the development phase of new product development and discusses bundling strategies with the emphasis on adding value...