Title :
Measure the steps to success [concurrent engineering]
Author :
Mackey, W.A. ; Carter, J.C.
Author_Institution :
Electro-Opt. Syst., Hughes Aircraft Co., El Segundo, CA, USA
fDate :
6/1/1994 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Checking progress against interim goals, event-based concurrent engineering saves time and money and improves product quality. Hughes Aircraft developed an event-based method of efficient, high-quality concurrent engineering for use in such team efforts as spacecraft development, night vision system design, and emergency disaster relief.<>
Keywords :
aerospace industry; concurrent engineering; Hughes Aircraft; emergency disaster relief; event-based concurrent engineering; night vision system design; product quality improvement; spacecraft development; Aircraft; Concurrent engineering; Design engineering; Electromagnetic coupling; Feedback; Information analysis; Manufacturing; Process planning; Product development; Reliability engineering;
Journal_Title :
Spectrum, IEEE