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What happened to complex product systems literature over the last two decades: progresses so far and path ahead

Safdari Ranjbar, M ; Sharif University of Technology | 2018

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  1. Type of Document: Article
  2. DOI: 10.1080/09537325.2018.1431390
  3. Publisher: Routledge , 2018
  4. Abstract:
  5. Complex product systems (CoPS) industries largely contribute to industrial development, economic growth and creation of national wealth in both developed and developing economies. CoPS also show a number of specific characteristics as a distinctive category of industrial products in comparison with mass-produced consumer goods. These aspects have attracted the attention of scholars to study CoPS over the last two decades, resulting in a fairly extensive body of literature on the subject. However, there is a further need to connect research findings in this area, to illustrate a macro view of the development in the field, explore common themes, and identify possible paths into the future. This study aims to contribute to these ends by: (i) exploring the quantitative aspects of the CoPS literature; (ii) illustrating topical classification of CoPS studies and their findings; and (iii) suggesting opportunities for future research through examining common trends and unresolved issues in the literature. © 2018, © 2018 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group
  6. Keywords:
  7. Complex product systems ; Innovation ; Developing world ; Economic growth ; Future prospect ; Industrial development ; Industrial production ; Literature review ; Research work
  8. Source: Technology Analysis and Strategic Management ; Volume 30, Issue 8 , 2018 , Pages 948-966 ; 09537325 (ISSN)
  9. URL: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/09537325.2018.1431390