Conceptual model on replacement behaviour

Nicole Van Nes and Jacqueline Cramer

International Journal of Product Development, 2008, vol. 6, issue 3/4, 291-309

Abstract: The high replacement frequency of today is conflicting with the strife for a sustainable society. Replacement motivations of people are very diverse, but what people generally want is a well functioning and up to date product that meets their altering needs. This is what design for longevity should aim for! To do so, one has to have a good understanding of the replacement motives of people, and, during product development, one has to anticipate on upcoming possibilities and potential defectives. An extensive literature search has resulted in a conceptual model for understanding the factors influencing the replacement decision.

Keywords: product replacement; replacement behaviour; design for longevity; decision making; sustainable product development; product lifetime; replacement motives; conceptual modelling. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008
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