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Online Product Review, Product Knowledge, Attitude, and Online Purchase Behavior
Yap, Ching Seng; Ong, Mor Yang; Ahmad, Rizal - In: International Journal of E-Business Research (IJEBR) 13 (2017) 3, pp. 33-52
This case study aims to investigate buyers' post-purchase behavior on feedback ratings. From the data collected from eBay, the statistical analysis shows that the average time length that buyers post their feedback after auctions completion is 15.5 days. New sellers and experienced sellers have...
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The humanoid robot scene in Japan
Kusuda, Yoshihiro - In: Industrial Robot: An International Journal 29 (2002) 5, pp. 412-419
serious basic research for humanoid robots is going on which may have an impact on the future of robotics. This report …
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Toy fairs in America feature robots
In: Industrial Robot: An International Journal 28 (2001) 5
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Strategic sourcing in the Hong Kong toy industry
Ching‐Tung Chan, Tony; Chin, Kwai‐Sang; Lam, Ping‐Kit - In: International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 24 (2007) 8, pp. 776-799
Purpose – The purpose of this research is to identify the core values and key success factors in strategic sourcing; and to examine the importance of strategic sourcing and the key success factors in the Hong Kong toy industry. In addition, the relationship between the implementation of the...
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Key success factors of strategic sourcing
Chan, Tony C.T.; Chin, Kwai‐Sang - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 107 (2007) 9, pp. 1391-1416
Purpose – This research aims to identify and examine the importance of the key success factors (KSFs) of strategic sourcing, and investigate the relationship between KSFs and sourcing performance in the Hong Kong toy industry. The KSFs are ranked, and the results show those factors that should...
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Jigsaw puzzles: fitting together the moral pieces
Hogan, Stephen P. - In: Qualitative Market Research: An International Journal 8 (2005) 4, pp. 385-398
Purpose – Fitting ethical responsibilities into day‐to‐day business practice represents a challenge for marketers who have to operate at the customer interface. When young children are the target market the puzzle becomes more complex. Based on a case study of the toy industry, this paper...
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Supply chain management practices in toy supply chains
Yew Wong, Chee; Stentoft Arlbjørn, Jan; Johansen, John - In: Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 10 (2005) 5, pp. 367-378
Purpose – Innovative products usually experience highly unpredictable and variable demand. This is especially valid for the volatile and seasonal toy industry, which produces high obsolete inventory, lost sales and markdown. In such a volatile industry, what supply chain management (SCM)...
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Marketing toys by developmental stages
Szymanski, Marianne - In: Young Consumers 3 (2002) 2, pp. 25-32
Describes the types of toys needed by children of different developmental stages, their appeal for the parent, and the … marketing implications. Outlines the developmental stages from infants to pre‐teens. Discusses toys for children with special … needs, family games, toy collecting, and safety and care issues. Focuses on a research approach to discovering what toys …
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The great gender divide ‐ does it really exist?
Carey, Rachel; Samson, Neil - In: Young Consumers 5 (2004) 1, pp. 53-56
that gender differences are an important identifying factor for children and that young boys and girls do prefer toys that …
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Mother knows best
Clement, Ruth - In: Young Consumers 5 (2004) 4, pp. 20-29
purchase of, toys: mothers often return to work relatively soon after having children, they welcome advice on parenting from … spoiling them. Looks at mothers’ attitudes to child rearing and development, and the role of toys in aiding this; working mums …
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