Purpose – This study aims to examine perceived price fairness, actual pricing and price decay in a short‐life cycle market; namely DVD films. Design/methodology/approach – The prices of six UK retailers for a range of films released over the last 18 months were examined and compared with...

Purpose – Despite existing life cycle costing (LCC) method descriptions and practicable suggestions for conducting LCC analyses, no systematic analyses on actual implementations of LCC methods exist. This paper aims to review reports on LCC applications to provide an overview of LCC uses and...

Purpose – Comprehensive R&D project valuation calls for internal information on, for example, R&D investments as well as external information such as market projections that relate to the expectations on product's life and revenue cash flows. Given the versatility of information needs, the...

Purpose – This conceptual paper aims to examine the notion that supply chain integration is an extension and application of vertical integration theory. Design/methodology/approach – The paper initially defines a foundation in the supply chain and vertical integration literature, with...

It seems that manufacturers are increasingly accepting that the focus in today’s market is innovation; products that clearly differentiate themselves from others while also being affordable, reliable, and early to market. Moreover, there is a realisation that past initiatives aimed solely at...

It appears that many companies, including SMEs, are increasingly accepting the strategic importance of product lifecycle management (PLM) technologies. These companies now recognize that their most valuable asset is the wealth of information about their products, and that PLM forms the product...

Purpose – To explain “product lifecycle management”. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer. Findings – According to CIMdata, the overall PLM market is now worth around $17 billion, with nearly two thirds of this spend being on the primary...

Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the...

Purpose – Provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings –...