Managing affordability in concept development of complex product systems (CoPS)

Amann, Daniel, Doktorand (author): KTH,Försvarshögskolan,Sektionen för militärtekniska tillämpningar (MteT),KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden; Swedish Defence University, Sweden,Integrerad produktutveckling,Department of Military Studies, Swedish Defence University, Stockholm, Sweden

Kihlander, Ingrid (author): RISE,KTH,Maskinkonstruktion (Avd.),Integrerad produktutveckling,KTH Royal Institute of Technology, (SWE); RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, (SWE),Certifiering,KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden

Magnusson, Mats, Professor, 1968- (author): KTH,Integrerad produktutveckling,Produktinnovationsteknik,KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden,KTH Royal Institute of Technology, (SWE)

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2021-08-18
2023
English.
In: Technology Analysis & Strategic Management. - : Informa UK Limited. - 0953-7325 .- 1465-3990. ; 35:1, s. 93-106

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Abstract Subject headings

This study originates in a recognised unsustainable cost escalation for complex defence equipment. In order to understand how such cost escalation for complex product systems (CoPS) can be avoided, this study comparatively explores four different industrial sectors - energy, transportation, healthcare and defence - with and without intergenerational increasing costs, represented by four international companies. The results, collected from studying the development of one of each company’s products, reveal some characteristic differences in market factors between those sectors and companies having problems with intergenerational escalating costs and customer affordability, as compared to other sectors and companies. It is suggested that dependent on market characteristics, it might be necessary to actively manage affordability when CoPS are developed. Efforts made by the companies to make products more affordable were identified, and several factors enabling and disabling the development of less costly products without compromising customer needs were explored. Further, the implications of affordability management in a CoPS setting are elaborated on.

TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER -- Annan teknik -- Övrig annan teknik (hsv//swe)
ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY -- Other Engineering and Technologies -- Other Engineering and Technologies not elsewhere specified (hsv//eng)
TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER -- Maskinteknik -- Produktionsteknik, arbetsvetenskap och ergonomi (hsv//swe)
ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY -- Mechanical Engineering -- Production Engineering, Human Work Science and Ergonomics (hsv//eng)

By the author/editor: Amann, Daniel, D ...; Kihlander, Ingri ...; Magnusson, Mats, ...

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ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY: ENGINEERING AND ...; and Other Engineerin ...; and Other Engineerin ...

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY: ENGINEERING AND ...; and Mechanical Engin ...; and Production Engin ...

By the university: Swedish National Defence College; Royal Institute of Technology; RISE

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