The aim of this paper was to explore the implications of planned obsolescence (PO) and the
associated product lifetime on the environmental impact of products. To achieve this task, a …

Heat exchangers are key components of most power conversion systems, a few industrial
sectors can particularly benefit from high temperature heat exchangers. Examples include …

The success of the Six Sigma movement has generated enormous interest in business
world. By quoting one of our friends, Subir Chowdhury,“people's power” and “process …

This book tackles a largely neglected topic: small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and
their environmental impact. Over 90% of all firms are SMEs. Their importance to the health of …

В монографии рассмотрены актуальные аспекты формирования механизма
устойчивого развития промышленных предприятий на основе технологической …

Fused deposition modelling (FDM) is one of rapid prototy** (RP) technologies which uses
an additive fabrication approach. Each commercially available FDM model has different …

An original equipment manufacturer (OEM) produces new products and often faces a
dilemma when determining the level of interchangeability in its product design. The …

This study examined the relationship between user preference perception of mobile phones
and their form design elements. Subjects were asked to judge 26 mobile phone designs by …

In a recent publication, we presented a new multiobjective decision-making tool for use in
conceptual engineering design. In the present paper, we provide important developments …

The role of stakeholders in defining project values influences product quality expectations as
well as designers expectations in meeting these goals. Ultimately, these determine the …