Preparation for supplier involvement in product development projects - With the focus on supplier selection, extent- and moment of involvement

This is a comparative case study. It investigates aspects such as supplier selection, the extent of involvement, and the moment of involvement with regards to product development projects. It analysis what type of factors influence buyers decision of the extent and moment of involvement, separately, and discuss the relationship between these aspects. In addition, this study analysis what focus buyers have on the supplier selection criteria for development projects and if it is related to the factors that influence the decisions for extent and moment of involvement