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Authors: Robert G. Cooper, Scott J. Edgett, Elko J. Kleinschmidt, Elko J. Kleinschmidt, Scott J. Edgett
ISBN-13: 9780738205144, ISBN-10: 0738205141
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Basic Books
Date Published: January 2001
Edition: 2nd Edition

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Author Biography: Robert G. Cooper

Robert G. Cooper is a professor of marketing at McMaster University. Founder of the widely employed StageGate product development process, he lives in Oakville, Ontario. Scott J. Edgett is associate professor of marketing at McMaster University and director of the Product Development Institute. He lives in Ancaster, Ontario. Elko J. Kleinschmidt is professor of marketing and international business and director of the engineering and management program at McMaster University. He lives in Ancaster, Ontario. Robert G. Cooper is a professor of marketing at McMaster University. Founder of the widely employed StageGate product development process, he lives in Oakville, Ontario. Scott J. Edgett is associate professor of marketing at McMaster University and director of the Product Development Institute. He lives in Ancaster, Ontario. Elko J. Kleinschmidt is professor of marketing and international business and director of the engineering and management program at McMaster University. He lives in Ancaster, Ontario. Robert G. Cooper is a professor of marketing at McMaster University. Founder of the widely employed StageGate product development process, he lives in Oakville, Ontario. Scott J. Edgett is associate professor of marketing at McMaster University and director of the Product Development Institute. He lives in Ancaster, Ontario. Elko J. Kleinschmidt is professor of marketing and international business and director of the engineering and management program at McMaster University. He lives in Ancaster, Ontario.

Book Synopsis

The definitive guide on how to manage your company's product portfolio for maximum long-term growth-fully updated and expanded.

Booknews

Emphasizing long-term growth, this guide to portfolio management examines the methods used by major companies and explains the principles governing resource allocation for developing projects. Particular attention is given to determining which products are most worthy of resource allocations, creating a balanced portfolio, improving estimates for market forecasts and pricing, and implementing a portfolio management strategy. The authors teach marketing at McMaster University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Table of Contents

Exhibits
Acknowledgments
Ch. 1The Quest for the Right Portfolio Management Process1
Ch. 2Three Decades of R&D Portfolio Methods: What Progress?15
Ch. 3Portfolio Management Methods: Maximizing the Value of the Portfolio29
Ch. 4Portfolio Management Methods: Seeking the Right Balance of Projects73
Ch. 5Portfolio Management Methods: A Strong Link to Strategy105
Ch. 6Portfolio Management Methods Used and Performance Results Achieved145
Ch. 7Challenges and Unresolved Issues173
Ch. 8Data Integrity: Obtaining Reliable Information207
Ch. 9Making Strategic Allocations of Resources: Deployment247
Ch. 10Making Portfolio Management Work for You: Portfolio Management and Project Selection269
Ch. 11Designing and Implementing the Portfolio Management Process: Some Thoughts and Tips Before You Charge In303
App. AOverhauling the New Product Process333
App. BSample Gate 3 Screening Criteria (Scored)341
App. CNewPort Max Software: A Tool for New Product Portfolio Management345
App. DThe NewProd 3000 Model347
Reference Notes349
Index365
About the Authors381

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