Description
Book SynopsisAn integrated, highly practical approach to product developmentusing simultaneous engineering Industrial engineers and designers as well as managers working on new product development (NPD) typically do not have the time or the expertise to get involved in functions outside their immediate area.
Trade Review"...a comprehensive...well written book." (Assembly Automation, Vol 20/3, 2000)
Table of ContentsNEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PROCESS PHASE ELEMENTS.
Strategic Planning.
Market Research.
Idea Generation.
Screening and Evaluation.
Product Planning.
Product Design and Engineering.
Prototype Development.
Manufacturing.
Promotion and Distribution.
After-Sales Support, Maintenance, Service, and Repair.
CASE STUDY EXAMPLES.
National Motors Corporation.
Aero Corporation.
HVC Inc.
Electro-matic Corporation.
XYZ Packaging Corporation.
ADVANCED PRODUCT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGIES.
Automotive Optimization Model.
Aerospace Model Development.
Heavy-Duty/Off-Road/Military Vehicle Mathematical Model Development.
Electronic Product Model Development.
Future Developments.
Appendices.
General References.
Index.
