DocumentCode
2419683
Title
Concurrency, networks and new product development: easier said than done
Author
Baxter, Lynne F. ; Weston, Nicholas J. ; Simmons, John E L
Author_Institution
Dept. of Bus. Organ., Heriot-Watt Univ., Edinburgh, UK
fYear
1997
fDate
27-31 Jul 1997
Firstpage
435
Lastpage
438
Abstract
Many theorists suggest that the best way to shorten development time is to operate in networks and carry out the tasks concurrently. The paper examines these ideas in the light of detailed research into new software development and highlights where implementing them might actually extend development cycles
Keywords
product development; software development management; concurrency; development cycles extension; development time reduction; networks; new product development; new software development; process models; Access protocols; Chemical engineering; Concurrent computing; Decision making; Manufacturing; Monitoring; Organizational aspects; Product development; Programming; Research and development;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Innovation in Technology Management - The Key to Global Leadership. PICMET '97: Portland International Conference on Management and Technology
Conference_Location
Portland, OR
Print_ISBN
0-7803-3574-0
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/PICMET.1997.653450
Filename
653450
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