This book provides all of the tools needed to achieve systems integration across organizational boundaries. The focus is on the methodology of work processes, people systems, and supply chain issues within the organization, and how these systems interface with concurrent engineering. Also included are detailed case histories from leading companies such as Chrysler, Motorola, Toyota and Texas Instruments that can provide a blueprint for the successful implementation of concurrent engineering within your organization.
Chapter 1 : Product Development Matters
Chapter 2 : A Context Model for CE
Chapter 3 : Work Processes
Chapter 4 : Internal Organization Issues
Chapter 5 : Supply Chain Involvement
Chapter 6 : People Systems
Chapter 7 : Technology
Chapter 8 : The CE Profile
Chapter 9 : A Structured Methodology for Changing to CE
Chapter 10 : Scoping the Change Effort
Chapter 11 : Assessment of the As-Is Situation
Chapter 12 : Design the New CE System
Chapter 13 : Implementing the New CE System
Chapter 14 : Case Studies
