This paper examines the impact of vertical integration on the dynamics of performance over the automobile product development lifecycle. Building on recent work in organizational economics and strategy, we evaluate the relationship between vertical integration and different performance margins....

This paper examines the impact of vertical integration on the dynamics of performance over the automobile product development lifecycle. Building on recent work in organizational economics and strategy, we evaluate the relationship between vertical integration and different performance margins....

A key aspect of encouraging people's awareness about carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions associated with various products is penetration of life cycle thinking (LCT). LCT is not a simple concept and should be connected with daily behaviors; it is important to learn LCT not only in primary but also in...