Title :
Reducing product development cycle time by increasing information velocity
Author_Institution :
Wilfrid Laurier Univ., Waterloo, Ont.
Abstract :
Summary form only as given. This paper proposes and outlines a potential method for measuring information flow (or velocity) in new product development processes. The proposed methodology identifies bottlenecks, which constrain information flow and extend cycle time. By identifying and understanding these constraints, managers can improve the development process
Keywords :
product development; research and development management; bottlenecks; development process management; information flow measurement method; information velocity improvement; product development cycle time reduction; Buildings; Companies; Cultural differences; Decision making; Flexible manufacturing systems; Fluid flow measurement; Product development; Pulp manufacturing; Time measurement; Velocity measurement;
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
DOI :
10.1109/PICMET.1997.653473
