The aim of this twofold. First, we propose to conceptualize the perceived value of mass customization into two components: 1) mass-customized product value and 2) mass customization experience. Second, we test an integrative framework bringing together value components and willingness to pay for...

This research presented in this paper focused on choice, complexity and simplicity of customized size label. It attempts to answer questions such as: What is the meaning of customization in the apparel industry and how can size labelling be put to use? Do people expect more information from a...

In order to utilize the full potential of mass customization (MC), the first objective of this study is to develop a differentiated typology of potential benefits which different MC offerings can generate for consumers. Therefore, a theoretical-conceptual approach is complemented by 20 in-depth...

Technological and organizational developments are stretching the capabilities of industrial systems, which are now able to address the needs of smaller and more diversified target groups. Mass Customization is the expression of such effort to adapt large production systems to customized...

Climate change and the resulting consequences require a change in production and consumption habits. As these global challenges require collective approaches, we study a business model where customers are involved in a large extent. This paper provides a qualitative assessment of a mass...

Compared with mass production (MP), mass customization (MC) can cater to consumers' preferences better and seize market share, but it also leads to cost premium. Especially in the competitive market, companies should consider the MC capabilities of the rival company when making decisions. Based...

Problem definition: In high-product-variety businesses like fashion, mass production (MP) systems create environmental waste in the form of overproduction on a colossal scale. Mass customization (MC) has been proposed -- without solid evidence -- as a solution. In this paper, we analyze whether...

We study competition between two multi-product firms with distinct production technologies in a market where customers have heterogeneous preferences on a single taste attribute. The mass customizer (MC) has a perfectly flexible production technology, thus can offer any variety within a product...

Mass Customization excites both Researchers and Practitioners because of the possibility to produce customized products with mass production efficiency. Mass Customization - An Exploration of European Characteristics gives an overview on the need for personalisation from a customer perspective,...

The importance of choosing the "right" brand name is well known in literature as well as in practice - at least for mass producers. But while the general phenomenon of mass customization gains more and more attention not only with regard to heterogeneous customers but also within research,...