...Bohai Liu; Qi Song; Handong Zheng; Yaoyao Ma; Kai Li Purpose In this paper, the authors aim to study the optimal strategy of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) considering both consumer segmentation and upward substitution of remanufactured products in the product life cycle. Design...

... the moderating effect of product life cycle (PLC). Design/methodology/approach The conceptual model was based on the resource-based view, the dynamic capabilities perspective and contingency theory. Using survey data from 215 manufacturing companies and structural equation modeling, the hypothesized...

... employment analysis. Findings The findings show that the appropriate strategies help allocate available resources and capabilities during the different product life cycle, which provides practical guidelines for firms to achieve sustaining competitive advantage. Research limitations/implications...

... manufacturing, SD concept and product life cycle to develop a cost calculation model for green manufacturing; thus it comprises of an assessment of the energy consumption of machines and carbon emissions during manufacturing process. Six main stages in the life cycle of manufactured products are studied...

... in the acceleration of the adoption speed through massive numbers of imitating consumers, this research reveals the ever shrinking product life cycle and therefore the importance of continuous disruptive innovation as a competitive strategy for organizations. Originality/value The paper provides new theoretical...

... life cycle Product life cycle management Product life cycle management systems Closed‐loop product lifecycle management systems New product development Product development Operational integration Transport industry Canada New product development (NPD), defined as: “the creation of a new...

... Group Publishing Limited 2009 Product data management Product life cycle Large enterprises In modern global economy, companies are forced to continuously come up with new innovative products to improve, or even maintain, their market position. Work is typically organised in a multi...

... occurring during distribution, usage, maintenance. According to Kiritsis (2004) , product life cycles can be classified in three stages: beginning‐of‐life, middle‐of‐life and end‐of‐life. Beginning‐of‐life phase includes design, component/material acquisition and manufacture. Middle‐of‐life phase...

... cross‐functional consensus for cross‐functional systems. © MCB UP Limited 2002 Information services Multinationals Product life cycle Large and mature companies, many facing complex international competition, appear to suffer from a lack of competitive flexibility when it comes...