Title :
A coordination-theory approach to exploring process alternatives for designing differentiated products
Author :
Hayashi, Naoki ; Herman, George
Author_Institution :
Fuji Xerox Co. Ltd., Kanagawa, Japan
Abstract :
This paper describes a new systematic method for exploring and evaluating alternatives of a product design process for differentiated products those that share some elements but also have differentiating features. Based on coordination theory, the method clarifies the opportunities and risks of process alternatives.
Keywords :
product development; research and development management; risk management; coordination-theory approach; differentiated products design; differentiating features; opportunities; process alternatives; product introduction; risks; Assembly; Business; Costs; Delay; Process design; Product design; Production; Space exploration; USA Councils;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering Management Conference, 2002. IEMC '02. 2002 IEEE International
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7385-5
DOI :
10.1109/IEMC.2002.1038528
