Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Vikas Gupta Author-X-Name-First: Vikas Author-X-Name-Last: Gupta Author-Name: Lewlyn L.R. Rodrigues Author-X-Name-First: Lewlyn L.R. Author-X-Name-Last: Rodrigues Author-Name: Asish Oommen Mathew Author-X-Name-First: Asish Oommen Author-X-Name-Last: Mathew Title: Identifying opportunities for wearable technology for product development and market positioning Abstract: Wearable technology is all set to revolutionalise the human society. This research study provides an overview of the wearable technology and explores its applicability and usefulness in the Indian context as most of the studies are carried out in foreign countries. This research will fill the knowledge gaps for companies working on wearable technology thereby reducing the market and technology uncertainty in the initial stages of new product development process. A Stage-Gate process was adopted as the research methodology which involves both secondary and primary data analyses. Primary data was collected through a questionnaire survey conducted among 184 employees belonging to 40 companies in Bangalore. The results show that solutions like employee safety systems and smart-eyeglasses are very much beneficial across both office and industrial plant work environments. Moreover, they are also interested in features like health and activity monitoring. Journal: Int. J. of Product Development Pages: 247-275 Issue: 4 Volume: 22 Year: 2018 Keywords: wearables; wearable technology; Internet of Things; IoT; enterprise; smart-eyeglasses; employee safety. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=91133 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpdev:v:22:y:2018:i:4:p:247-275 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: R.K. Jayamali De Silva Author-X-Name-First: R.K. Jayamali De Author-X-Name-Last: Silva Author-Name: Thashika D. Rupasinghe Author-X-Name-First: Thashika D. Author-X-Name-Last: Rupasinghe Title: A new apparel product development framework for performance clothing industry Abstract: New Product Development (NPD) and innovation strategies have merged in contemporary contexts to produce more commercial products in the apparel industry. Performance clothing category is evolutionary, yet current research on the principles employed in the NPD process is inadequate. This study constructs a conceptual framework based on the best-practices for the development of performance clothing category within the broad spectrum of apparel-based products. Qualitative research methods were utilised to construct the conceptual framework by collating the results of the extant literature and ten in-depth interviews carried-out at five leading apparel product development centres in Sri Lanka. The key product engineering variables of performance clothing development were identified based on the interview data and presented in a logical framework to optimise the NPD process of the clothing category in concern. This study can be used as a theoretical guide for future researchers to develop novel apparel product development systems to improve consumer responsiveness and reduce the NPD related cycle time. Journal: Int. J. of Product Development Pages: 276-292 Issue: 4 Volume: 22 Year: 2018 Keywords: apparel industry; best practices; conceptual framework; innovation; new product development; NPD; performance clothing; qualitative research methods. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=91136 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpdev:v:22:y:2018:i:4:p:276-292 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Milad Dehghani Author-X-Name-First: Milad Author-X-Name-Last: Dehghani Author-Name: Rosa Maria Dangelico Author-X-Name-First: Rosa Maria Author-X-Name-Last: Dangelico Title: Smart wearable technologies: state of the art and evolution over time through patent analysis and clustering Abstract: The successful introduction and application of smart wearable technologies (SWTs) will allow the production of new generations of innovative and high value-added products. To this aim, we have built a unique database of 1313 patents included in the Thomson Innovation database, which were registered between 2001 and 2015 in the SWTs domain. This study shows the development trends in SWTs both in general and in different products classes, identifies leading countries and companies in different technological classes, and recognises basic patents within each year. Further, cluster analysis is used to identify the most relevant technological clusters and their evolution over time. This study offers a complete overview of the state of the art and of the evolution of SWTs over time, so providing important insights to researchers and managers who, based on this study results, will be able to make more informed decisions on research directions and technology strategies. Journal: Int. J. of Product Development Pages: 293-313 Issue: 4 Volume: 22 Year: 2018 Keywords: wearable technology; smart devices; smart wearables; patent analysis; cluster analysis. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=91148 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpdev:v:22:y:2018:i:4:p:293-313 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Yun-Hsiang Chang Author-X-Name-First: Yun-Hsiang Author-X-Name-Last: Chang Author-Name: Ying-Jung Yvonne Yeh Author-X-Name-First: Ying-Jung Yvonne Author-X-Name-Last: Yeh Title: Industry 4.0 and the need for talent: a multiple case study of Taiwan's companies Abstract: Talent is a key resource in the development of Industry 4.0. However, scholars have not considered talent from the viewpoint of companies. We address this omission by using a multiple case method, including semi-structured interviews and document reviews, to analyse companies' need for talent and its acquisition. We find that companies need talent in the areas of lean management, the Internet of things (IoT), cloud computing, and big data. Moreover, companies obtain talent using external resources such as strategic alliances, mergers and acquisitions, and outsourcing. We also establish that Industry 4.0 implementation does not affect job numbers; however, companies must adjust their talent development practices. Journal: Int. J. of Product Development Pages: 314-332 Issue: 4 Volume: 22 Year: 2018 Keywords: Industry 4.0; manufacturing industry; industry development; industry transformation; organisation strategy; talent management; talent need; human resource management; human resource development; multiple-case method. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=91150 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpdev:v:22:y:2018:i:4:p:314-332 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Kendall S. Thacker Author-X-Name-First: Kendall S. Author-X-Name-Last: Thacker Author-Name: K. McCall Barger Author-X-Name-First: K. McCall Author-X-Name-Last: Barger Author-Name: Christopher A. Mattson Author-X-Name-First: Christopher A. Author-X-Name-Last: Mattson Title: Incorporating global and local customer needs into early stages of improved cookstove design Abstract: Improved cookstoves, despite their many potential benefits in the developing world, have been adopted at surprisingly low rates. To improve adoption rates, many researchers have emphasised the importance of focusing on user needs during design. Unfortunately, current improved cookstove design methodologies primarily focus on later, more technically detailed stages of development, and don't provide sufficient details during earlier stages. This paper presents an early stage design methodology that has been adapted to the unique challenges of improved cookstove design. It highlights the most common pitfalls that are encountered during each stage of the design process and provides recommendations to overcome them. It also identifies the user needs that are both common to nearly all households, and needs that are unique to only a subset of users. This paper suggests that by following this methodology engineers are less reliant on and susceptible to their preconceived notions of what cookstove users need. Journal: Int. J. of Product Development Pages: 333-350 Issue: 5 Volume: 22 Year: 2018 Keywords: improved cookstove; adoption; design; developing world. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=93428 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpdev:v:22:y:2018:i:5:p:333-350 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Ahmed Hefnawy Author-X-Name-First: Ahmed Author-X-Name-Last: Hefnawy Author-Name: Abdelaziz Bouras Author-X-Name-First: Abdelaziz Author-X-Name-Last: Bouras Author-Name: Chantal Cherifi Author-X-Name-First: Chantal Author-X-Name-Last: Cherifi Title: Relevance of lifecycle management to smart city development Abstract: Smart cities are complex ecosystems with interrelated systems or system of systems. Hence, management of smart cities is very important due to the big number of stakeholders, diversity of application domains, heterogeneity of data sources, and complexity of smart systems. Nevertheless, fewer studies have considered management aspect of smart cities compared to other technical aspects. Considering the different phases of smart city development, there is a need for comprehensive vision to manage smart city across lifecycle phases. This work proposes a smart city lifecycle-based approach which consists of two components. First, lifecycle-based representation of smart cities by adding the depth of 'Time' as a new dimension. Second, interaction approach between lifecycle management system and IoT platforms. For this purpose, this paper examines the empirical relevance of lifecycle management to smart city development through a limited case-based survey. Journal: Int. J. of Product Development Pages: 351-376 Issue: 5 Volume: 22 Year: 2018 Keywords: smart city; lifecycle management; ecosystem; architecture. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=93430 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpdev:v:22:y:2018:i:5:p:351-376 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Ravindra Singh Author-X-Name-First: Ravindra Author-X-Name-Last: Singh Author-Name: Puneet Tandon Author-X-Name-First: Puneet Author-X-Name-Last: Tandon Title: Framework for improving universal design practice Abstract: Universal Design is currently being practised mainly for a limited segment of users and specialised products. In spite of advancement in the field of Universal Design, it has not matured completely to deliver products that are designed for a wide set of users. The presently adopted approaches being divergent prohibit the generation of products meant for all user groups. In this work, Pareto analysis is used to identify the important elements, which contribute to developing true universal products. This paper proposes a framework where four key elements of universal design, i.e., functionality, usability, performance, and product attachment are identified, and their importance underlined to make the product more acceptable. Pugh selection method is used to validate the elements with the help of a case study. The framework leads to product designs that eliminate the prejudicial effect of being labelled to improve their accessibility and acceptability. Journal: Int. J. of Product Development Pages: 377-407 Issue: 5 Volume: 22 Year: 2018 Keywords: universal design; design for all; inclusive design; universal design practice; functionality; usability; performance; product attachment; universal design principles; fully abled people; specially abled people; differently abled people. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=93433 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpdev:v:22:y:2018:i:5:p:377-407 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Shuofang Liu Author-X-Name-First: Shuofang Author-X-Name-Last: Liu Author-Name: Yang Zhang Author-X-Name-First: Yang Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang Author-Name: Yuchung Lai Author-X-Name-First: Yuchung Author-X-Name-Last: Lai Author-Name: Minghong Wang Author-X-Name-First: Minghong Author-X-Name-Last: Wang Title: A novel method of design elements based on EGM and fuzzy QFD Abstract: In the study, based on the evaluation grid method (EGM) and fuzzy quality function deployment (QFD), taking the design of cultural and creative products as an example, we explored the importance of customer requirements and design elements and the correlation among various design elements. In this study, the combination of EGM and fuzzy QFD could avoid their respective defects. Firstly, we used the EGM to collect and analyse customer requirements and design elements. Secondly, we calculated the weight values of the customer requirements with the analytic hierarchy process (AHP). Thirdly, we established the fuzzy relation matrix between customer requirements and design elements. In addition, the importance of design elements was calculated based on the fuzzy theory. At the end, the result of this study has drawn a conclusion including the significance ordering of the design elements within the design dimension and the correlation between each design elements. Clear quantification of design elements has a guiding role in the design process, and the research methods of combining EGM with fuzzy QFD can solve many problems in the research process. Hope that the research and results can be used for reference in the future design work. Journal: Int. J. of Product Development Pages: 408-420 Issue: 5 Volume: 22 Year: 2018 Keywords: quality function deployment; evaluation grid method; fuzzy theory; design elements. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=93439 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpdev:v:22:y:2018:i:5:p:408-420 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Jorge Luis García-Alcaraz Author-X-Name-First: Jorge Luis Author-X-Name-Last: García-Alcaraz Author-Name: Aidé Aracely Maldonado-Macías Author-X-Name-First: Aidé Aracely Author-X-Name-Last: Maldonado-Macías Author-Name: Cuauhtémoc Sánchez-Ramírez Author-X-Name-First: Cuauhtémoc Author-X-Name-Last: Sánchez-Ramírez Author-Name: Juan-Ignacio Latorre-Biel Author-X-Name-First: Juan-Ignacio Author-X-Name-Last: Latorre-Biel Title: Role of product, market, and organisational characteristics on NPD benefits Abstract: This paper reports a structural equation model for associate three Critical Success Factors (CSF) for New Product Development (NPD) as market, product and organisational characteristics (as independent variables) with benefits gained by customers and companies (as dependent variables). Eight premises were used for relationships among variables. The model is validated by using partial least squares techniques with information obtained from 197 product development managers in Mexican industry. Variables are validated by using Cronbach's alpha, average variance extracted, R-squared and Variance Inflation Factor (VIF). Results indicate that six premises are accepted and two are rejected. According to findings, companies' must define the market and product characteristics based on their technological and human resources skill available, aimed to take benefits to customer. The only way to gain benefits for the company is to guarantee the customer benefits, because relationship between these variables is statistically significant and not significant wet others. Journal: Int. J. of Product Development Pages: 421-440 Issue: 6 Volume: 22 Year: 2018 Keywords: innovation; NPD; new product development; structural equation model; CSF; critical success factors; product characteristics. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=95920 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpdev:v:22:y:2018:i:6:p:421-440 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Zakir Uddin Author-X-Name-First: Zakir Author-X-Name-Last: Uddin Author-Name: Peter E. Harland Author-X-Name-First: Peter E. Author-X-Name-Last: Harland Author-Name: Haluk Yörür Author-X-Name-First: Haluk Author-X-Name-Last: Yörür Title: Risk management in product platform development projects Abstract: Companies introduce product platforms to achieve synergies in development and production, and to ensure diversity in products at the same time. In the literature, some positive effects of product platforms are described, but failures and (especially the reasons for them) are rarely considered. In this paper, by using literature research and five case studies, we identify risks in product platform development projects, categorise them into five fields of uncertainty, and use a standardised framework of project risk management to adapt it to the purposes of platform projects. Due to the long planning horizon and the length of platform usage time, product platform projects are prone to some specific risks (e.g., platform obsolescence risks, long-range-planning risks, and risks of a lack of distinctiveness in the products or of overdesign). The risk management framework developed here is designed to help companies control platform-specific risks, thereby boosting the opportunities for success with the product platforms. Journal: Int. J. of Product Development Pages: 441-463 Issue: 6 Volume: 22 Year: 2018 Keywords: risk; risk management; risk anticipation; uncertainty; product platform; project management. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=95921 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpdev:v:22:y:2018:i:6:p:441-463 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Federico Sbernini Author-X-Name-First: Federico Author-X-Name-Last: Sbernini Author-Name: Nicola Granini Author-X-Name-First: Nicola Author-X-Name-Last: Granini Author-Name: Zaza Nadja Lee Herbert-Hansen Author-X-Name-First: Zaza Nadja Lee Author-X-Name-Last: Herbert-Hansen Author-Name: Waqas Khalid Author-X-Name-First: Waqas Author-X-Name-Last: Khalid Title: Contextual factors influencing the success of global product development Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to identify the contextual factors that determine the success of global product development (GPD) process. By adopting an exploratory inductive research, founded on core literature in the area and using empirical data from four companies in different industries, the paper contributes to GPD theory by examining the factors that drive different GPD configurations, extends GPD success factors in a global context, and proposes a novel framework useful for practitioners in the process of planning for global activities. The shift towards a global GPD strategy results in a series of interrelated changes which are strictly connected with the company's source of competitive advantage, their globalisation drivers, the globalisation practices adopted which create a global network, and the series of organisational capabilities needed to support the globalisation and the externalisation of knowledge sources. Journal: Int. J. of Product Development Pages: 464-487 Issue: 6 Volume: 22 Year: 2018 Keywords: contextual factors; R%D; externalisation; outsourcing; offshoring; globalisation; global product development; mergers and acquisitions; alliances; GPD landscape framework. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=95922 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpdev:v:22:y:2018:i:6:p:464-487 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Gaurav Kumar Badhotiya Author-X-Name-First: Gaurav Kumar Author-X-Name-Last: Badhotiya Author-Name: Gunjan Soni Author-X-Name-First: Gunjan Author-X-Name-Last: Soni Author-Name: M.L. Mittal Author-X-Name-First: M.L. Author-X-Name-Last: Mittal Title: Multi-site integrated production and distribution planning: a multi-objective approach Abstract: To compete in this globalised market, enterprises should focus on optimising and integrating production and distribution functions simultaneously. This study deals with the problem of integrated production and distribution planning in multi-site manufacturing environment. A multi-objective mixed integer programming model is formulated considering three important aspects of production and distribution planning; capacity of heterogeneous transportation, setup and backordering. Three conflicting objectives that need to be minimised are total cost, delivery time and backorder level. To solve the proposed multi-objective mathematical model, preemptive goal programming approach is implemented. A real world case example of an automobile industry is considered to demonstrate analytical results of the proposed approach. Further analysis is conducted to visualise effect of changing priority level on objective functions and deviation variables. The results demonstrate flexibility of decision maker by adjusting priorities of objective functions according to importance and aspiration level with respect to desired target values. Journal: Int. J. of Product Development Pages: 488-501 Issue: 6 Volume: 22 Year: 2018 Keywords: multi-site manufacturing; production planning; distribution planning; inventory; transportation; goal programming. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=95923 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpdev:v:22:y:2018:i:6:p:488-501