Some of the competitive advantages of concurrent engineering

Some of the competitive advantages of concurrent engineering include:

All of the others

The emphasis can be on problem resolution instead of conflict resolution.

Early consideration of the technical feasibility of a particular design or a portion of a design. Again, this can avoid serious problems during production.

Early opportunities for design or procurement of critical tooling, some of which might have a long lead time. This can result in a major shortening of the product development process, which could be a key competitive advantage.

Manufacturing personnel are able to identify production capabilities and capacities. Very often, they have some latitude in design in terms of selecting suitable materials and processes. Knowledge of production capabilities can help in the selection process. In addition, cost and quality considerations can be greatly influenced by design, and conflicts during production can be greatly reduced.

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Early consideration of the technical feasibility of a particular design or a portion of a design. Again, this can avoid serious problems during production.

Concurrent engineering is a method of designing and developing products, in which the different stages run simultaneously. It decreases product development time leading to improved productivity and reduced costs.