Implementing concurrent engineering in small companies

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By presenting a systematic approach to concurrent engineering (CE), this reference accommodates the small corporation’s quest to incorporate better design management practices-highlighting an easy-to-follow methodology through five design phases that will eliminate the need for costly consultants and promote environmentally friendly solutions.Introduces three main design models to aid in new, evolutionary, and incremental product design!Implementing Concurrent Engineering in Small Companies examineshow the adoption of CE practices improves overall performancethe infrastructure that needs to be in place to implement successful changesCE methodology for product and manufacturing line design applicationsCE’s adaptability to specific company requirements, including risk reductionsample designs developed in various industriesand detailsengineering specifications for product parametersconceptual and embodiment designvendor selection and approvalprototypingline and equipment installationdebugging and trainingproduction and distributioncustomer support and product retirementImplementing Concurrent Engineering in Small Companies can provide significant product gains for mechanical, manufacturing, materials, electrical, electronics, cost, industrial, and quality engineers; product designers; purchasing managers; and cost estimators; and will be an invaluable resource for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in these disciplines.