reviewing current design product definition and QFD tools and then applied to a number of industry‐based design projects in … powerful tool based on QFD principles that can be readily applied to a number of current design projects; in addition, it … product development issues but also explores a practical and proven solution to error‐proof the design process.  …

Purpose – The objective of this research is to develop a structure for a materials supply systems (MSSs) design process … to be used during product development projects (PDPs). Design/methodology/approach – The research is based on a … and analysed by means of a previously developed MSSs design model and the company's product development phases. Findings …

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop a framework for differentiation focused supply chain design (SCD …). Design/methodology/approach – This research uses a literature review and case study approach to develop a framework for …

medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) in the context of design‐intensive products. Design/methodology/approach – The results are …. Findings – The study shows considerable differences in performance that occur in terms of the degree of design and innovation …, goal orientation and the systematics by which a single furniture business is managed. Proactiveness and freedom in design …

discusses the employment of concurrent engineering for realizing mass customization. Concurrent design for mass customization … (CDFMC) is put forward by extending the traditional boundaries of product design to encompass a larger scope spanning from …

(new product development) process design throughout the NPD phases. Design/methodology/approach – Data were collected with … – Results reveal that the screening of product ideas is detached from the NPD process design, but significantly influenced by … products. Originality/value – By showing that the screening is detached from the NPD process design, the paper gives valuable …

are synonymous with risk. This research presents a new design typology which is accessible to managers and can be built …

Experimental design methods are tools for conducting informative, time‐ and cost‐effective experiments. Used during … advantage of using experimental design during product development. Different experimental design methods and examples of their …

‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own …