Concurrent Engineering: Concepts, Implementation and Practice

Especially written for designers, engineers and technical managers in manufacturing industry, this text provides a single source guide to the subject and good practice of concurrent engineering. Concurrent engineering is a life-cycle approach to the product development process and anyone with responsibility for the marketing, engineering, design, planning, manufacturing, packaging, distribution and disposal of products should find this guide invaluable. The book not only introduces the subject and identifies the major elements, tools and techniques of concurrent engineering in a single source, but also gives, through case studies, real industrial approaches to the implementation of concurrent engineering. "Concurrent Engineering: Concepts, Implementation and Practice" is also written by experts drawn from the UK and USA. A comprehensive guide to important further references and sources of information in the field is also featured. This book should be of interest to designers and engineers in manufacturing industry; and graduate students and researchers in manufacturing, mechanical and electronic engineering.