As a part of the product development process, the after-sales services are not only a source of innovation, but also they benefit from value creation through new managerial methodologies for the achievement of competi...As a part of the product development process, the after-sales services are not only a source of innovation, but also they benefit from value creation through new managerial methodologies for the achievement of competitive advantage and customer satisfaction. The objective of the paper is to further understand value creation for the after-sales services. We present the case of the creation of a new business for the after-sales services for the entrance into a new market. The new business is created by two gurus in the aerospace industry. A typology of guidelines is derived, based on organizational and strategic perspectives, for the after-sales services value creation and the guidelines for the creation of a new business as well as for the entrance of into a new market are presented.展开更多
The rapid rise and development of the computer industry in China has promoted the production of and demand for computer diskettes. China, with over 30 diskette production lines and an annual production of 2 billion di...The rapid rise and development of the computer industry in China has promoted the production of and demand for computer diskettes. China, with over 30 diskette production lines and an annual production of 2 billion diskettes, including some for export, has become the biggest diskette producing country in the world. However, imported diskettes, especially high grade brands, enjoy a good market here. That’s why many world renowned diskette展开更多
Delivering IPTV services entails a complex integration of a variety of industries as well as the support of network,computer,and image processing technologies. That is to say,the IPTV architecture should carry a myria...Delivering IPTV services entails a complex integration of a variety of industries as well as the support of network,computer,and image processing technologies. That is to say,the IPTV architecture should carry a myriad of services and technologies. In light of current telecom/TV status,the IPTV architecture can be set up on the convergence of the three networks to deliver comprehensive services and make Live TV,TV on Demand (TVOD),and Time-shifted TV services accessible on one platform. It also supports local and cross-regional user and service certification,provides EPG and smooth TV images and guarantees secured content as well.展开更多
Based on the cross-sectional data of the survey conducted in China's main wheat producing areas at the end of 2019,this paper uses the translog production function model to estimate agricultural technical efficien...Based on the cross-sectional data of the survey conducted in China's main wheat producing areas at the end of 2019,this paper uses the translog production function model to estimate agricultural technical efficiency,and studies the relationship between nonfarm employment,agricultural machinery service purchase and agricultural production efficiency.The results show that the household non-agricultural employment ratio and non-agricultural income have a significant positive impact on the purchase of agricultural machinery services.In addition to the effect of scale efficiency,non-agricultural employment does not have a significant impact on agricultural technical efficiency,and labor transfer does not have a significant negative impact on agricultural production.展开更多
In order to make equipment run safely, economically and continuously, some new maintenance models were put forward to improve the equipment after-sale maintenance service, such as E-maintenance, third-party maintenanc...In order to make equipment run safely, economically and continuously, some new maintenance models were put forward to improve the equipment after-sale maintenance service, such as E-maintenance, third-party maintenance, etc. To certain extent, the models solved the problem of the distance between the manufacturer and customer and the dispersion of the maintenance technologies, however, those resources are still widely distributed and do not collaborate efficiently. In this paper, a network-based collaborative maintenance service model was proposed for after-sales equipment to solve the problem of maintenance resources integration. Concretely, equipment designers, maintainers, spare parts suppliers and maintenance experts were grouped together to establish dynamic alliance. The leader of the alliance is the manufacturer under guaranty period or equipment user exceeding the guaranty period. The process of maintenance service was divided into three stages which are fault diagnosis, maintenance decision and maintenance implementation. The sub-alliances were established to carry out maintenance work at each stage. In addition, the business process of network-based collaborative maintenance was analyzed and collaborative business system for equipment's after-sales collaborative maintenance service was designed. In the end, an informational economics model of network-based collaborative maintenance was established to demonstrate the effectiveness of this maintenance model.展开更多
Development of a modern service industry must be accelerated if China’s economic growth pattern is to be transformed and its industrial structure upgraded. For a long time, China’s modern services have been backward...Development of a modern service industry must be accelerated if China’s economic growth pattern is to be transformed and its industrial structure upgraded. For a long time, China’s modern services have been backward and played an insignificant role in the national economy. Sluggish growth of modern services is particularly dragging on China’s otherwise surging economic and social development; and it puts a strain on industrial restructuring and efforts to build a prosperous and harmonious socialist society. This paper sheds light on outstanding issues concerning the role of China’s modern services in various arenas, including transforming the economic growth pattern, improving economic structuring, upgrading the industrial structure, facilitating technological progress and spurring changes in the employment structure. Based on in-depth analysis, this essay proposes policies and countermeasures for the promotion of modern services.展开更多
Based on an exploration of key-factors of connected remote services(CRS)by means of a qualitative study among German automotive customers,this study operationalizes the phenomenon.The definition of CRS as service inno...Based on an exploration of key-factors of connected remote services(CRS)by means of a qualitative study among German automotive customers,this study operationalizes the phenomenon.The definition of CRS as service innovation captures the special particularity of connectedness as attribute,providing simultaneous connectivity of customers to a service object(e.g.car),and a service provider(e.g.dealer and car manufacturer).The measurement model is conceptualized as a second-order formative construct defining the five key-factors:convenience,connectedness,comfort,safety,and reliability as first-order reflective constructs as identified in the prior qualitative study.The scale validation was undertaken at the first-and second-order levels.The result confirms the five distinct first-order measurement models.At the second-order level,a multiple indicators and multiple causes(MIMIC)model was employed to assess the validity of the formative measurement model.The operationalization confirms the distinctness of the five CRS key-factors.Further,the results suggest that four of five key-factors significantly contribute to the overarching construct of connected remote services,with safety and connectedness being the most important contributors and comfort to be shown as not significant.The confirmed concept of CRS will provide future research with a basis to explore different impacts of CRS use,e.g.in the context of technology acceptance and intentional customer behavior.展开更多
It aims to analyze the work of American International Association for Economic and Social Development (AIA), a philanthropic agency founded by Nelson Rockefeller, between 1946 and 1961 in Brazil. Aiming to promote b...It aims to analyze the work of American International Association for Economic and Social Development (AIA), a philanthropic agency founded by Nelson Rockefeller, between 1946 and 1961 in Brazil. Aiming to promote better standards of living to the Latin American rural population, AIA is merged in a historical context of increasing US economic and politic influence over Latin America and Brazil, diffusing and adapting US technical assistance programs to local contexts. However, this research developed the idea of an intense process of political negotiation, including resistance from Brazilian political staff. Also, there were many difficulties in adapting these programs to the local context, leading to constant reorganization of the AIA's work in Brazil.展开更多
文摘As a part of the product development process, the after-sales services are not only a source of innovation, but also they benefit from value creation through new managerial methodologies for the achievement of competitive advantage and customer satisfaction. The objective of the paper is to further understand value creation for the after-sales services. We present the case of the creation of a new business for the after-sales services for the entrance into a new market. The new business is created by two gurus in the aerospace industry. A typology of guidelines is derived, based on organizational and strategic perspectives, for the after-sales services value creation and the guidelines for the creation of a new business as well as for the entrance of into a new market are presented.
文摘The rapid rise and development of the computer industry in China has promoted the production of and demand for computer diskettes. China, with over 30 diskette production lines and an annual production of 2 billion diskettes, including some for export, has become the biggest diskette producing country in the world. However, imported diskettes, especially high grade brands, enjoy a good market here. That’s why many world renowned diskette
文摘Delivering IPTV services entails a complex integration of a variety of industries as well as the support of network,computer,and image processing technologies. That is to say,the IPTV architecture should carry a myriad of services and technologies. In light of current telecom/TV status,the IPTV architecture can be set up on the convergence of the three networks to deliver comprehensive services and make Live TV,TV on Demand (TVOD),and Time-shifted TV services accessible on one platform. It also supports local and cross-regional user and service certification,provides EPG and smooth TV images and guarantees secured content as well.
文摘Based on the cross-sectional data of the survey conducted in China's main wheat producing areas at the end of 2019,this paper uses the translog production function model to estimate agricultural technical efficiency,and studies the relationship between nonfarm employment,agricultural machinery service purchase and agricultural production efficiency.The results show that the household non-agricultural employment ratio and non-agricultural income have a significant positive impact on the purchase of agricultural machinery services.In addition to the effect of scale efficiency,non-agricultural employment does not have a significant impact on agricultural technical efficiency,and labor transfer does not have a significant negative impact on agricultural production.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 70301012)National Hi-tech Research and Development Program of China (863 Program, Grant No. 2006AA04Z369-1)Innovative Talent Project of the Third Stage of "211" Project, Chongqing University, China (Grant No. S-09107)
文摘In order to make equipment run safely, economically and continuously, some new maintenance models were put forward to improve the equipment after-sale maintenance service, such as E-maintenance, third-party maintenance, etc. To certain extent, the models solved the problem of the distance between the manufacturer and customer and the dispersion of the maintenance technologies, however, those resources are still widely distributed and do not collaborate efficiently. In this paper, a network-based collaborative maintenance service model was proposed for after-sales equipment to solve the problem of maintenance resources integration. Concretely, equipment designers, maintainers, spare parts suppliers and maintenance experts were grouped together to establish dynamic alliance. The leader of the alliance is the manufacturer under guaranty period or equipment user exceeding the guaranty period. The process of maintenance service was divided into three stages which are fault diagnosis, maintenance decision and maintenance implementation. The sub-alliances were established to carry out maintenance work at each stage. In addition, the business process of network-based collaborative maintenance was analyzed and collaborative business system for equipment's after-sales collaborative maintenance service was designed. In the end, an informational economics model of network-based collaborative maintenance was established to demonstrate the effectiveness of this maintenance model.
文摘Development of a modern service industry must be accelerated if China’s economic growth pattern is to be transformed and its industrial structure upgraded. For a long time, China’s modern services have been backward and played an insignificant role in the national economy. Sluggish growth of modern services is particularly dragging on China’s otherwise surging economic and social development; and it puts a strain on industrial restructuring and efforts to build a prosperous and harmonious socialist society. This paper sheds light on outstanding issues concerning the role of China’s modern services in various arenas, including transforming the economic growth pattern, improving economic structuring, upgrading the industrial structure, facilitating technological progress and spurring changes in the employment structure. Based on in-depth analysis, this essay proposes policies and countermeasures for the promotion of modern services.
文摘Based on an exploration of key-factors of connected remote services(CRS)by means of a qualitative study among German automotive customers,this study operationalizes the phenomenon.The definition of CRS as service innovation captures the special particularity of connectedness as attribute,providing simultaneous connectivity of customers to a service object(e.g.car),and a service provider(e.g.dealer and car manufacturer).The measurement model is conceptualized as a second-order formative construct defining the five key-factors:convenience,connectedness,comfort,safety,and reliability as first-order reflective constructs as identified in the prior qualitative study.The scale validation was undertaken at the first-and second-order levels.The result confirms the five distinct first-order measurement models.At the second-order level,a multiple indicators and multiple causes(MIMIC)model was employed to assess the validity of the formative measurement model.The operationalization confirms the distinctness of the five CRS key-factors.Further,the results suggest that four of five key-factors significantly contribute to the overarching construct of connected remote services,with safety and connectedness being the most important contributors and comfort to be shown as not significant.The confirmed concept of CRS will provide future research with a basis to explore different impacts of CRS use,e.g.in the context of technology acceptance and intentional customer behavior.
文摘It aims to analyze the work of American International Association for Economic and Social Development (AIA), a philanthropic agency founded by Nelson Rockefeller, between 1946 and 1961 in Brazil. Aiming to promote better standards of living to the Latin American rural population, AIA is merged in a historical context of increasing US economic and politic influence over Latin America and Brazil, diffusing and adapting US technical assistance programs to local contexts. However, this research developed the idea of an intense process of political negotiation, including resistance from Brazilian political staff. Also, there were many difficulties in adapting these programs to the local context, leading to constant reorganization of the AIA's work in Brazil.