Extending continuous improvement to the new product development process

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Managers who are planning to adopt continuous improvement (CI) to their product development process need to understand first the nature and behavior of CI to ensure a successful implementation. Managers also need to determine possible problems that may be encountered during the implementation and the steps that can be undertaken to prevent such problems. Formulation of supporting measures that will guarantee the smooth implementation of CI is also important.

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Improving the quality of corporate technical planning: dynamic analogues of QFD

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The use of quality function development (QFD) analogues in corporate technical planning results to increased competitiveness and efficiency. Analogues of QFD allows managers to effectively select research and development projects by assessing vital market requirements and technological capabilities of a company. It also has the ability to correlate S-curves with QFD techniques.

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Improving the management of concurrent new product development using process modelling and analysis

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A new study investigates how concurrent product development can be managed using simple technology process modelling/mapping tools and workgroup discussions.

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