Title :
The use of maturity models/grids as a tool in assessing product development capability
Author :
Fraser, Peter ; Moultrie, James ; Gregory, Mike
Author_Institution :
Centre for Technol. Manage., Cambridge Univ., UK
Abstract :
The concepts of process or capability maturity are increasingly being applied to many aspects of product development, both as a means of assessment and as part of a framework for improvement. This paper traces the origins of the maturity grid and reviews methods of construction and application.
Keywords :
management; product development; maturity grids; maturity models; product development capability assessment; Capability maturity model; Coordinate measuring machines; Manufacturing processes; Milling machines; Performance evaluation; Product design; Product development; Quality management; Technology management; Uncertainty;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering Management Conference, 2002. IEMC '02. 2002 IEEE International
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7385-5
DOI :
10.1109/IEMC.2002.1038431
