Title

Concurrent Engineering in Developing Wire Processing Equipment

Authorship

M., HOLVOET

M., HOLVOET

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DOI

10.5151/2594-5327-49v6-359-368

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Abstract

This paper discusses the concepts of Concurrent Engineering and the critical success factors for the successful implementation by a wire processing equipment manufacturer. Concurrent Engineering means executing tasks simultaneously instead of sequentially and actively involving, as early as possible, all parties concerned. Critical success factors include: meaningful projects, cultural change, use of design tools, modular product structure, support by adequate information technology and measurement of progress.

Keywords

concurrent engineering, wire processing, product development, modular design, project management