Deciding Between Sequential and Parallel Tasks in Engineering Design

Robert P. Smith, Steven D. Eppinger

ISBN 10: 1332257232 / ISBN 13: 9781332257232

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book offers a valuable approach for navigating the challenges of parallel and sequential task scheduling in the engineering design process. Traditionally, industries favored sequential design models to maintain the importance of specific design elements. However, this approach has proven inefficient, leading to increased development time, higher costs, and reduced quality. The author introduces a methodology based on the Work Transformation Matrix (WTM) model to analyze the effects of completing tasks concurrently or sequentially. By calculating the time and effort required for each task arrangement, the model assists in identifying the optimal distribution of tasks between phases. This book not only explores the theoretical underpinnings of the WTM model but also provides practical guidance for implementing the approach in real-world design scenarios. Through its exploration of task interdependencies and the impact of scheduling decisions on design outcomes, this book offers valuable insights for engineers and managers seeking to optimize their design processes. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Deciding Between Sequential and Parallel Tasks in Engineering Design
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332257232
• ISBN 13: 9781332257232
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
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Excerpt from Deciding Between Sequential and Parallel Tasks in Engineering Design

Yet the division between design phases arose for valid reasons. In some industries at some times there was a benefit to have only those who created most of the value be responsible for creating the design. The inclusion of any other design issues would lead to too many people and too many concerns being involved early in the design process. It is difficult to organize complex design processes, and to achieve complete consensus among all of the players may be inefficient and expensive.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

About the Author

Steven D. Eppinger is Professor of Management Science and Innovation at MIT Sloan School. He holds the General Motors Leader for Global Operations Chair and has a joint appointment in MIT's Engineering Systems Division. He is Codirector of MIT's System Design and Management Program.