Abstract
Purpose: The objective of this study is to provide a methodology that can facilitate efficient development of a product portfolio by utilizing Korean Standards(KS) networks. Methods: A case study on a steel manufacturing company is provided. Social network analysis h as been conducted on KS network and KS certification information of the company. Core test standards of a company have been identified. The core standards, then, used to construct a product-standard network of a corresponding industry. Results: As a result of analyzing product-standard networks, a product portfolio of a company has been developed. It has been shown that the candidate product portfolio is a cost-effective alternative in terms of standard maintenance cost. Conclusion: By using social network analysis, standards information can be used to support new product development process.
| Translated title of the contribution | A Study on the Application of Korean Standards(KS) Networks to the Development of a Product Portfolio Strategy |
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| Original language | Korean |
| Pages (from-to) | 637-648 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | 품질경영학회지 |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue number | 4 |
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| State | Published - Dec 2013 |