Seed security is vital for food security. Rapid-cycle, climate-adaptive breeding programs and
seed systems that deliver new, elite varieties to farmers to replace obsolete ones can greatly …

The aim of this paper was to explore the implications of planned obsolescence (PO) and the
associated product lifetime on the environmental impact of products. To achieve this task, a …

During the last decade, an increasing number of studies have been concerned with the
factors that lead to new service success. Quite a few studies, however, have examined the …

Performance measurement of R&D and new product development (NPD) activities is
gaining increased importance because the effectiveness and efficiency of these activities not …

Brand portfolio management addresses, among other issues, the interrelated questions of
what brands to add, retain, or delete. A small number of brands in a firm's brand portfolio can …

Many technologies have life cycles that are shorter than the life cycle of the product they are
in. Life cycle mismatches caused by the obsolescence of technology (and particularly the …

Manufacturers and retailers seek product portfolio expansion for strategic reasons. Diverse
product portfolio breadth and depth can increase sales and build competitiveness; …

This article addresses the portfolio management practices and challenges of contemporary
firms. Based on a review of the extant literature on project selection, termination and deletion …

Modern economic development emphasizes the reduction of carbon emissions. In
rationalizing product portfolios, organizations must prioritize low‐carbon development by …

Many technologies have life cycles that are shorter than the life cycle of the product they are
in. Life cycle mismatches caused by the obsolescence of technology (and particularly the …