Implementing Concurrent Engineering in Small Companies

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Implementing Concurrent Engineering in Small Companies is written by Susan Skalak and published by CRC Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0203910729 (ISBN 10) and 9780203910726 (ISBN 13).

Presenting a systematic approach to concurrent engineering (CE), this reference accommodates the small corporation's quest to incorporate better design management practices. The author provides an easy-to-follow methodology that eliminates the need for costly consultants, promotes environmentally friendly solutions, and introduces three main design models to aid in new, evolutionary, and incremental product design. She also examines how the adoption of CE practices improves overall performance. Topics include engineering specifications for product parameters, conceptual and embodiment design, vendor selection and approval, prototyping, and line and equipment installation.