The present study investigates consumer definitions of morality for brand value (BV) and
whether the definitions are similar or different from ethics. Past research has identified many …

Currently used decision support systems allow decision-makers to evaluate the product
performance, including a net present value analysis, in order to enable them to make a …

At present competition among manufacturing companies is increasing. Therefore
manufacturing companies need to improve product quality and develop quality management …

The effective cost management during the conceptual design phase of a product is essential
to develop a product with minimum cost and desired quality. The integration of the …

The European Union has emphasized the creation of an appropriate framework to optimize
the internal market and inland transport waterways, and remove barriers to their wider use …

ABSTRACT Quality Function Deployment (QFD) and Target Costing (TC) are two important
phases in product design cycle. This paper proposes a methodology to integrate QFD and …

This paper compares the results of a techno-economic performance analysis of seven plants
for energy production from biomass with the aim of identifying the most effective solution …

In the process of product design decision-making (PDDM), decision-makers (DMs)
conventionally engage in discussions to evaluate design alternatives. Achieving a …

This research investigates the impact of the unique TQM practices of customer focus,
product design, and statistical process control on logistics performance. Data were collected …

Value engineering is an organized, rigorous strategy that assesses the performance, noise,
quality, safety, and compatibility of systems, outfits, installations, services, and inventories to …