A Framework for Including the Value of Time in Design-for-Manufacturing Decision Making (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Karl Ulrich

 
9781332261680: A Framework for Including the Value of Time in Design-for-Manufacturing Decision Making (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book presents a re-evaluation of the widely accepted principles of Design for Manufacturing (DFM). The author claims that the current DFM methods are inadequate when short product development time is a priority for a company, and that under these circumstances, companies should adopt different product design tactics. Based on field research, the book introduces a new design heuristic to minimize the development lead time of products manufactured in high-volume processes. The author argues that simplifying the most complex part in a product, rather than across the board simplification, is more effective in reducing tooling and procurement times and, consequently, overall development time.

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