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Definition
The simultaneous performance of product design and process design.
Typically concurrent engineering involves the formation of cross functional teams.
This allows engineers and managers of different disciplines to work together simultaneously in developing product and process design
Basic Goals
Basic goals of concurrent engineering are:
1. Dramatic improvements in time to market and costs
2. Improvement to product quality and performance
3. Do more with less
Concurrent engineering = Teamwork
The more communication exists, the better the product
Balances needs
Customers, suppliers, engineers, marketing, and manufacturing needs
How it works
3 main areas of concurrent engineering
People
Process
Technology
Benefits
Reduce time from design concept by 25% or more
Reduces capital investment by 20% by more
Continuous improvement of product quality
Increase product life cycle profitability