Title :
A systems approach to product development
Author :
Simons, Johan B. ; de Klerk, Antonie M.
Author_Institution :
Reumech-OMC, South Africa
Abstract :
This paper presents a structured approach to product development applied successfully in the maritime, aeronautical and land vehicle industry in South Africa. The proposed methodology to develop quality products is generic. This paper identifies the major aspects that contribute to success at the strategic, operational and project levels of the product development enterprise
Keywords :
aerospace industry; marine systems; product development; project management; systems engineering; South Africa; aeronautical industry; business system; land vehicle industry; maritime industry; operational levels; product development system; product system; project levels; quality products development; strategic levels; Aerodynamics; Aerospace industry; Africa; Business; Human factors; Land vehicles; Product development; Risk management; Technology management; Vehicle dynamics;
Conference_Titel :
Innovation in Technology Management - The Key to Global Leadership. PICMET '97: Portland International Conference on Management and Technology
Conference_Location :
Portland, OR
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3574-0
DOI :
10.1109/PICMET.1997.653444
