On the logistics effects of integrated product and package design

Caroline Bramklev, Claus Thorp Hansen

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    Abstract

    If engineering designers consciously design product and package in an integrated manner, there is a great potential for industrial global enterprises to develop and product mechanical products, such as exhaust extraction systems, car washer machines and fuel handling systems while simultaneously obtaining error-free deliveries, saving costs and avoiding quality problems. Thus, the authors of this paper see a challenge in developing the theory and methodology for Integrated Product and Package Design. In this paper we take a first step in this direction. Firstly, we have carried out a broad review of literature, which shows that there is a need for research into Integrated Product and Package Design. Secondly, we have analysed three cases from industrial practice, which show that a conscious and integrated design of product and package has positive logistics effects, whereas neglecting this issue might result in higher costs and quality problems. On the basis of these cases we have made an initial cross-case analysis, which indicates that it is possible to develop the terminology and methodology for Integrated Product and Package Design.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationDesign for Society : Knowledge, Innovation and Sustainability
    Place of PublicationParis
    PublisherEcole Central Paris & The Design Society
    Publication date2007
    Pages1-12
    ISBN (Print)1-904670-02-4, 1-904670-02-4
    Publication statusPublished - 2007
    Event16th International Conference on Engineering Design - Paris, France
    Duration: 28 Aug 200731 Aug 2007
    Conference number: 16

    Conference

    Conference16th International Conference on Engineering Design
    Number16
    Country/TerritoryFrance
    CityParis
    Period28/08/200731/08/2007

    Keywords

    • Case
    • Package
    • Design process
    • Packaging

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