Product Platform and Product Family Design
Author | : Timothy W. Simpson |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 548 |
Release | : 2007-03-02 |
ISBN-10 | : 0387257217 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780387257211 |
Rating | : 4/5 (211 Downloads) |
Download or read book Product Platform and Product Family Design written by Timothy W. Simpson and published by Springer. This book was released on 2007-03-02 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses how product platform and product family design can be used successfully to increase variety within a product line, shorten manufacturing lead times, and reduce overall costs within a product line. The material serves as a reference and a hands-on guide for practitioners involved in the design, planning and production of products. Real-life case studies that explain the benefits of platform based product development are included.