Process Types and Design Flashcards
Determining the form and function of the product.
product design
Cross-functional teams empowered to plan and lead the design/development projects from idea to commercialization.
core teams
Milestones during a new product design/development project when the progress of the core team is reviewed by the product approval commitee.
phase reviews (stage-gates)
Dismantling and inspecting a competitor’s product to discover what it is composed of and how the components work, searching for own-product improvements.
reverse engineering
Organized efforts that are directed toward increasing scientific knowledge and product or process innovation.
research and development (R&D)
Incubation, growth, maturity, saturation, and decline
life cycle
Extent to which there is absence of variety in a part or product.
standardization
Producing basically standardized goods or services but incorporating some degree of customization.
mass customization
Producing, but not quite completing, a product until customer preferences are known.
delayed differentiation
Parts are grouped into modules that are easily replaced or interchanged. The product is composed of a number of modules or components instead of a collection of individual parts.
modular design
The ability of a product, part, or system to perform its intended function under normal conditions.
reliability
Situation in which a product, part, or system does not perform as intended.
failure
Design that can function over a broad range of conditions.
robust design
A manufacturer is liable for any injuries or damages caused by a faulty product.
product liability
Refurbishing used products by replacing worn-out or defective components.
remanufacturing
