Chapter 4. A Process Model for Product Development

Most companies that enjoy consistent and repeatable outcomes in product development follow a standardized process that is adapted to the characteristics of their business model. Whether or not their process is a good one may be an open question. Likewise, whether or not a company actually achieves competitive advantages in following its process is also a question for an assessment. In this chapter we outline a descriptive model for developing products with enough detail to illustrate elements that are important to the development of product reliability. The process is scalable and flexible, intended to be practiced with the principles of lean and flexible product development. It can be adapted ...

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