Logistics integration in product design using a systems engineering approach

The distribution of industrial activities on a global basis, as well as the increasing search for delivery time reduction have required effective integration of logistical issues into product design. However, current engineering design organizations and tools are not suited for structuring proper interface between engineering and logistics. This paper presents a literature review pertaining to the issue of logistics integration in product design. In this context, we propose an approach based on systems engineering. We will integrate the logistics requirements in product design through their identification and characterization of the requirements according to the concepts of requirements engineering.