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Life Cycle Management Programme
Date: 26/06/2009 Locus Research has been chosen to work on the Design for Environment part of the innovative Landcare Research ‘Life Cycle Management Programme’. 6 companies have been selected to take part in this programme including: Q Q Q Q Q Q
David Trubridge – Furniture/Object/Lighting Mastip – Hot Runners/Injection moulding AHI roofing – Steel Roofing Verda – Outdoor Living/Timber Products ACMA – Polyurethane Products/Healthcare Comvita – Natural Health/Functional Foods
These companies are all innovators in their categories and we are excited to be able to contribute to such an important programme. Each company has to contribute 45 days for each of the first two years of the five year programme. So they should be applauded for committing to this undertaking in the present climate, it demonstrates real leadership. Locus will be working with Jake McLaren to review the company’s existing approach to product development and how life cycle thinking (sustainability) is included into the development process. This will be analysed and a range of recommendations and ideas put forward through a report and workshop developed specifically for the participants. The life cycle management programme is unique in its holistic approach. It covers environmental management, strategy, product development and design and economic factors. Importantly it is targeted at increasing capability and capacity within the participating companies. The life cycle management programme was developed at Landcare Research and is supported by Landcare Research, MED, Business New Zealand, and MFE.
Locus Research is an integrated product development company that operates from design research to product launch, providing a single point of contact throughout the product development life cycle. Founded in 2002, Locus Research has pioneered the use of life cycle thinking in product development and lectures nationally and internationally on the topic. For further information please contact: Timothy Allan: Principal - Locus Research Ltd Ph: (07) 571 5007 ext. 702, 027 240 5781 tim@locusresearch.com Locus Research: www.locusresearch.com