Concurrent engineering

Author

Monroy, Jeff

Author_Institution

OECO Corp., Milwaukee, OR, USA

fYear

1992

fDate

23-27 Feb 1992

Firstpage

311

Lastpage

314

Abstract

The implementation of concurrent engineering (CE) at OECO Corporation is discussed. The results of the pilot and other projects were an overall lead time reduction by 50%, reduction in engineering change notices (ECNs) by 40%, improved quality and reliability, and reduced unit cost. These improvements have made a great impact in meeting the customer´s requirements and expectations in the stipulated time frame. The lesson learned in the implementation of CE is that it requires extensive training in team building, leadership, and the CE plan prior to actual start-up. Ongoing training will be required for continuous improvement. It is noted that the time for success was underestimated, and it will take up to two years to meet expectations

Keywords

concurrent engineering; economics; management; project engineering; quality control; reliability; QC; USA; concurrent engineering; economics; engineering change notices; lead time; management; projects; reliability; training; unit cost; Companies; Computer aided manufacturing; Concurrent engineering; Costs; Design engineering; Electronic equipment testing; Lead time reduction; Life testing; Process planning; Production;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, 1992. APEC '92. Conference Proceedings 1992., Seventh Annual

Conference_Location

Boston, MA

Print_ISBN

0-7803-0485-3

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/APEC.1992.228396

Filename

228396