Title :
Simulation modeling to improve throughput of product design activities
Author :
McDonald, Andrew ; Younis, H.
Author_Institution :
Ford Motor Co., Dearborn, MI
Abstract :
Summary form only as given. This paper describes a unique application of simulation to product design. The processes modeled include: digitizing clays; developing mathematical surfaces; establishing manufacturing feasibility; and releasing surfaces for downstream activities. The modular model estimates the effects of organization structure, release strategies, technology, product changes and organizational learning on timing and throughput
Keywords :
product development; research and development management; R&D management; application; digitization; manufacturing feasibility; mathematical surfaces; modular model; organization structure; organizational learning; product changes; product design activities; release strategies; simulation modeling; technology; throughput improvement; Design engineering; Intelligent networks; Manufacturing industries; Manufacturing processes; Mathematical model; Power engineering and energy; Product design; Product development; Throughput; Virtual manufacturing;
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.1997.653477
