Title: Managing the product development process. Part II: case studies

Authors: S. Jenkins, S. Forbes, T.S. Durrani, S.K. Banerjee

Addresses: University of Strathclyde, Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Royal College, 204 George Street, Glasgow, GI 1XW, UK. University of Strathclyde, Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Royal College, 204 George Street, Glasgow, GI 1XW, UK. University of Strathclyde, Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Royal College, 204 George Street, Glasgow, GI 1XW, UK. University of Strathclyde, Department of Design, Manufacture and Engineering Management, James Weir Building, 75 Montrose Street, Glasgow, G1 1XJ, UK

Abstract: In part I, the management of product development was studied, and a number of methodologies were assessed. The work identified the principle strengths and weaknesses contained within structured product development processes in use in industry today. These methodologies have been credited with a fair degree of success in improving the productivity and quality of the product development process. The aim of this paper is to describe how these methodologies are applied in a number of case study organisations, and to present proposals for the improvement and continued development of the product development management process. A proposed framework for product development is presented that may act as a guide for companies seeking to advance the quality of their current product development process.

Keywords: phase development; stage/gate models; product and cycle-time excellence; technology acquisition; best practice; recommendations.

DOI: 10.1504/IJTM.1997.001669

International Journal of Technology Management, 1997 Vol.13 No.4, pp.379-394

Published online: 15 Aug 2003 *

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