Mass Customization - An Exploration of European Characteristics

von: Paolo Coletti, Thomas Aichner

Springer-Verlag, 2011

ISBN: 9783642183904 , 100 Seiten

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Mass Customization - An Exploration of European Characteristics


 

Preface

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Acknowledgments

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Contents

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1 The Need for Personalisation

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Abstract

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1.1…The Evolution of Needs

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www.boarddesigner.com

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www.edelwiser.com

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www.personalnovel.net

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www.mymms.com

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www.dell.com

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www.mini.com

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1.2…Trend in Product Variety

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1.3…Emergence of Mass Customization

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www.myjones.com

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1.3.1 Competencies

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1.3.2 Transition and Implementation

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References

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2 Mass Customization

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Abstract

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2.1…Different Perspective to Mass Customization

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www.plusbrief-individuell.de

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www.mytwinn.com

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2.2…Electronic Mass Customization

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www.lanyman.com

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2.3…Mass Customization Strategies

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www.mykswiss.com

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2.3.1 A Demonstrative Model for Customized Assembly

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References

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3 Empirical Investigation

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Abstract

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3.1…Sample and Methodology

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3.2…Factors Impacting Consumers’ Behaviour

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3.2.1 Prices and Availability

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3.2.2 Personalisation Intention

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3.2.3 Time

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3.2.4 Brand

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References

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4 Conclusions

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Abstract

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4.1…The Role of Stores for Mass Customized Products

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References

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Appendix I: Survey’s Questions

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Appendix II: English Questionnaire

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Appendix III: German Questionnaire

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Appendix IV: Italian Questionnaire

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Appendix V: Questionnaire’s Answers

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