Development of a knowledge platform on concurrent engineering

Over the past decade there has been a growing debate in the literature regarding the most appropriate strategies for the implementation of concurrent engineering. Now there are several examples/cases outlining the effectiveness of different tools, techniques and methodologies etc. This paper focuses on the knowledge platform, which is like an “intelligent library”. It reports on the underlying basis for the research study, addresses the key elements of the knowledge platform including the current status of the research project to date, and briefly outlines the future direction of the research programme