Concurrent Engineering Fundamentals, Volume II: Integrated Product Development - Biren Prasa... Book

1. Concurrent Function Deployment
Introduction. Components of QFD. Limitations in Deploying QFD. Concurrent Product Development. Concurrent Function Deployment. CFD Methodology. Applications of CFD. Formulation of CFD as an Optimization Problem. Horizontal Deployment. CFD Tier-based Vertical Deployment. Implementation Issues. References. Test Problems: Concurrent Function Deployment.

2. CE Metrics and Measures.
Introduction. Metrics of Measurements. Establishing Life-cycle Measures. Value Characteristic Metrics (VCM). Simulations and Analyses. Product Feasibility and Quality Assessment. "Design for X-ability" Assessment. Process Quality Assessment. VCM Management. References. Test Problems: CE Metrics and Measures.

3. Total Value Management.
Introduction. Total Quality Management. Total Value Management. Methodology for TVM. Major Elements of TVM. TVM in the Product Development Process. TVM Measures of Merits. Value Management Tools. Concurrent Process for TVM. TVM Measures. References. Test Problems: Total Value Management.

4. Product Development Methodology.
Introduction. IPD Process Invariant. Integrated Product Development Process. Steps in IPD Methodology. Product Requirements Planning and Management. Work Structuring and CE Team Deployment. Methodology Systemization. Product and Process Systemization. Problem Identification and Solving Methodologies. Integrated Problem Formulation. Collaboration and Cross-functional Problem Solving. Continuous Monitoring and Knowledge Upgrade. Concurrent IPD Methodology. References. Test Problems: Product Development Methodology.

5. Frameworks and Architectures.
Introduction. General Architecture. Distributed Computing. Work Group Computing. Product Information Management (PIM). CE Architecture. CE Sub-architectures. CE Computational Architecture. Standards. References. Test Problems: Frameworks and Architectures.

6. Capturing Life-cycle Intent.
Introduction. Design Classification. Life-cycle Capture. Language for Life-cycle Capture. Capture Product Models. Creation of Smart or Intelligent Models. Smart or Intelligent Models. References. Test Problems: Capturing Life-cycle Intent.

7. Decision Support Systems.
Introduction. Basis of Decision Making. Typical Progressive Models. Intelligent Models. Smart Regenerative System. Life-cycle Values. Total Life-cycle Cost. Compatibility Analysis. Sensitivity Analysis. Life-cycle Ranking or Rating Scheme (LCRS). References. Test Problems: Decision Support Systems.

8. Intelligent Information System.
Introduction. Enabling Elements. Major Barriers. Vision of the Future. Levels of Intelligence. Product Intelligence. Process Intelligence. Technical Memeory. Flexible Computer Integrated Manufacturing (FCIM). Groupware. References. Test Problems: Intelligent Information System.

9. Life-cycle Mechanization.
Introduction. CE Mechanized Environment. Concurrent Product Development (CPD). CE Network Tools and Services. IPD Automation Modules (Preprocessing). IPD Automation Modules. Library of Parts. Synthesis Models. Decision Support Tools or Models. Knowledge-based Product and Process Models. Computer-based Training Tools. Cost and Risk Reduction Tools. IPD Automation Modules (Post-processing). Unified or Single PPO Concept. References. Test Problems: Life-cycle Mechanization.

10. IPD Deployment Methodology.
Introduction. Strategic CE Ideals. Ten Commandments of IPD Deployment. CE Case Histories. Computation of Savings.

References
Test Problems: IPD Deployment Methodology
Index