New product production costs and learning theory. [For products in transition from development to commercialization]

Conference · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1980

OSTI ID:5565517

Wilkinson, V K

One of the most uncertain elements in budget planning is estimating production costs of items that have heretofore only been produced in prototype configurations and quantities. This paper examines the use of learning theory to predict production costs of products that are in transition from development to commercial application. The tradiational learning concept is examined as well as modifications to account for the transition and the long-term cost trends.

• Research Organization: Union Carbide Corp., Oak Ridge, TN (USA). Nuclear Div.
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-26
• OSTI ID: 5565517
• Report Number(s): K/D-5073; CONF-800503-1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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