Concurrent engineering: new rules for world-class companies

Author

Shina, S.G.

Author_Institution

Lowell Univ., MA, USA

Volume

28

Issue

7

fYear

1991

fDate

7/1/1991 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

22

Lastpage

26

Abstract

The use of concurrent engineering (CE) techniques for developing and manufacturing high-quality products by companies that compete successfully around the world is examined. CE starts with multifunctional teaming, but it also includes concepts and techniques such as design for manufacture (DFM), continuous process improvement (CPI), total quality management (TQM), and quality function deployment (QFD). With CE, product development involves all parts of an organization. The benefits of CE-shorter time for product introduction, improved design quality, reduced design iterations, and shorter production time-are outlined. Advice for forming an interfunctional or interdisciplinary team is offered, and the use of structured analysis is briefly examined.<>

Keywords

design engineering; manufacture; quality control; research and development management; QC; R&D; concurrent engineering; continuous process improvement; design; manufacturing; multifunctional teaming; product development; quality function deployment; structured analysis; total quality management; Automobiles; Concurrent engineering; Costs; Design engineering; Manufacturing industries; Marketing and sales; Quality function deployment; Reliability engineering; Teamwork; Total quality management;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Spectrum, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-9235

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/6.83462

Filename

83462