Managing New Technology Development - Hardcover

Souder, William E.; Sherman, J. Daniel

 
9780070597488: Managing New Technology Development

Synopsis

New technology development starts with the generation of an idea. It ends with that idea's commercial application: a new product or a new service. In Between is a complex sequence of stages demanding specialized management methods. With this in depth survey, R&D, marketing, and engineering managers can learn from the foremost experts about the most successful, proven practices and techniques-for managing all the stages of new technology development.

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From the Back Cover

In this new book, twenty of the nation's foremost technology management experts have pooled their vast knowledge and experience to bring you the first comprehensive, fully integrated guide to effectively managing new technology throughout the product development process. From the generation of a viable product idea to the launch of that product into the marketplace, this in-depth survey takes you sequentially through the life cycle development of a new product/technology and presents proven methods for managing the activities required at each stage in the process. You'll find detailed coverage of the full range of technology management issues, including conceptualizing new products and technologies; defining markets and users for new technologies; organizing for technology and innovation; managing technical professionals and project teams; managing the new product development effort; and transforming R&D and manufacturing capabilities. Using examples of actual industrial applications, the book fully explores such key concepts as compressing cycle times... parallel development methods... using teams and task forces... managing customer interfaces... the strategic management of technology... managing technology in global markets... co-venturing... and more. In addition, summary guidelines demonstrate how engineering, R&D, and marketing managers can apply these concepts within their own organizations.

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