Concurrent Engineering
1992; Elsevier BV; Volume: 41; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/s0007-8506(07)63251-x
ISSN1726-0604
Autores Tópico(s)Flexible and Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems
ResumoThe term Concurrent Engineering, also called Simultaneous Engineering, was used the first time in the US in 1989. It is primarily an expression for the ambition to increase the competitiveness by decreasing the lead-time and still improving quality and cost. The main methodology is to integrate the product development and the development of the design- and production processes. In this way Concurrent Engineering is a label for a development era of the manufacturing technology. To be successful Concurrent Engineering must be based on relevant theories, use efficient tools and be lead by dedicated management. Education and the ability for team work is essential for the success. Many companies are reporting good results from their use of Concurrent Engineering principles. More efficient software tools and manufacturing systems principles are being developed in research projects.
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