This paper proposes a new model for studying the new product development process inan artificial environment. We show how connectionist models can be used to simulatethe adaptive nature of agents’ learning exhibiting similar behavior as practically experiencedlearning curves. We study the...

This paper proposes a new model for studying the new product development process in an artificial environment. We show how connectionist models can be used to simulate the adaptive nature of agents' learning exhibiting similar behavior as practically experienced learning curves. We study the...

The valuation of Flexible Manufacturing Systems is one of the most frequently undertaken productivity improvementactivities. In practice, the introduction of an FMS into industry must be done on the basis of cost justification.Recently developed techniques for the evaluation of the value of...

This paper studies incentive schemes of knowledge distribution.

tele.ring is a mobile phone organization selling contracts and cell phones in the Austrian market. Themarket situation in 2005 was highly competitive and dynamic resulting in relatively short tariff lifecycles. Excessively long lead times made tele.ring’s management feel dissatisfied with...

The main objective of this report is to describe a decision-support system for dynamic retailpricing and promotion planning. Our weekly demand model incorporates price, referenceprice effects, seasonality, article availability information, features and discounts. Building onprevious research, we...

Eine Analyse relevanter Kriterien für die Nutzer von Segmentierungs-, ZielmarktfestlegungsundPositionierungstools zeigt, dass die Wahl einer zweckmäßigen grafischen Darstellung derKundensegmente und ihrer Präferenzen von entscheidender Bedeutung ist, wenn es um dieKommunikation von...