By presenting a systematic approach to concurrent engineering (CE), this reference accommodates the small corporation’s quest to incorporate better design management practices-highlighting an easy-to-follow methodology through five design phases that will eliminate the need for costly consultants and promote environmentally friendly solutions.

Introduces three main design models to aid in new, evolutionary, and incremental product design!

Implementing Concurrent Engineering in Small Companies examines

• how the adoption of CE practices improves overall performance
• the infrastructure that needs to be in place to implement successful changes
• CE methodology for product and manufacturing line design applications
• CE’s adaptability to specific company requirements, including risk reduction
• sample designs developed in various industries