Acceleration of product development process in small and middle size companies

Inhaltsangabe:Abstract:The challenge to accelerate the product development time in small and middle size companies can be answered by an comprehensive sustainable approach PROCOM Productivity by Creativity and Communication.Threats and challenges on the market can be met by implementation of Quality Function Deployment (QFD) adapted controlling tools and a suitable IT-concept.Inhaltsverzeichnis:Table of Contents:1.QFD - Meeting the needs of the customers51.1QFD - Definition and description61.2The House of Quality (HOQ)171.3QFD-Tachometer221.4QFD software evaluation231.4.1Customer requirements241.4.2Technical descriptors261.4.3HOQ for the perfect QFD software tool282.Concept of market research322.1Results of market research352.2Target market352.3Focus of information352.4Strategy to gather information352.5Program to gather information362.6Project management of market research403.Concept of Controlling tools403.1Cost Distribution Sheet413.1.1Cost centres423.1.2Cost types433.1.3Allocation factors443.2Marginal contribution443.3Price calculation453.3.1Product price calculation453.3.2Product post price calculation473.3.3Product price calculation analysis484.Concept of IT-improvements484.1Safety514.2Standard filing and templates524.3Staff training535.Literature54