Title :
Quality management in product development: the second generation of three products
Author :
Hansen, Victor Babarovich ; Hulbert, Dave G.
Author_Institution :
Meas. & Control Div., Mintek, Randburg, South Africa
Abstract :
Summary form only given. Product development is an important factor for competitiveness. Given the importance of this factor, the search for a method that can provide quality for the development process and its outcome deserved particular attention by Mintek´s Measurement and Control Division, a center for research in mineral technology in South Africa. This paper examines the elements used in the development of a second generation of three products, and the tools used to assure quality during their life cycle
Keywords :
product development; quality management; research and development management; R&D; South Africa; competitiveness; life cycle; mineral technology; product development process; quality management; Africa; Economic indicators; Environmental economics; Minerals; Particle measurements; Product development; Project management; Quality management; Technological innovation; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Management of Engineering and Technology, 1999. Technology and Innovation Management. PICMET '99. Portland International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Portland, OR
Print_ISBN :
1-890843-02-4
DOI :
10.1109/PICMET.1999.808327
