Papers by Keyword: New Product Development

Abstract: An important aspect of New Product Development (NPD) is the determination of the expected product dimensional window, describing the maximum strip width, that can be produced for a given strip thickness. The estimation of the product dimensional window is used to safely execute first rolling trials. In addition, one can verify in advance whether customer geometry specifications of the final strip can be reached. For this purpose, offline simulation tools are used for hot rolling as well as cold rolling. An accurate prediction of the deformation resistance and interstand softening behaviour of the new steel grade is key in the determination of the dimensional window. Preferably, the deformation resistance model is validated with experimental data, for example from tensile tests or laboratory mini-mills. Rolling simulations are performed, using prescribed process conditions with respect to for example load distributions, temperature and rolling speed requirements. The dimensional windows of respectively the hot strip mill and the cold strip mill are merged, resulting in a final product dimensional window, indicating the maximum strip width at a final, customer specified, strip thickness.

Abstract: Presently the prime task of manufacturing engineers is to make products within a short span by maintaining the best quality at minimum cost. Recent market trends confirm the continuation of New Product Development (NPD) as a change agent for many more years to come with a focus on high product variety and shorter product life cycles. The effective introduction of new products is critical to the performance of manufacturing industries in more industrial sectors. It is a measure of an industry's strength in innovation and competitiveness in NPD. Manufacturing industries are forced to accept that the focus on NPD is on increasing product variety and shorter product life cycle. For many manufacturing industries, mass customization with "voice of customer", agility and leanness are some of the vital prerequisites to survive in the current global competitive environment. NPD is no longer an isolated process; it requires close integration between all active members within the supply chain such as customers, suppliers, manufacturers, etc. and must be viewed as an integrated business process. The proper use of advanced IT has enhanced NPD in manufacturing enterprises. It facilitates shorter product lead-times and increases responsiveness to changes in the market along with improved product quality, as well as maintaining low product cost.

Abstract: Currently, the wheelchair for disabled dog does not provide the best performance and for therapy dog effectively. The purpose is to clarify the key components which allow the develop an innovation product for dogs with two disables hind legs, especially dogs in Thailand, which can be domestically produced domestically and can meet the needs of users at an appropriate to the physical dog. This study contributes to the disability dogs for physical therapy and healing the pain literature by extending existing theory on new product development. Research methodology is divided into 3 steps: literature review, framework building and action research. The finding is important for management of organization strategies regarding the innovation development product for relevant industries.

Abstract: Allocation of the tasks of the new product development is the key to the efficiency of new product development. Product development process initiated in the inherent nature of its products, through the analysis of the product development process, This paper firstly researches the principle of task partition and disintegrates the development process to acquire moderate granularity and sub-task which is convenient to manage. According to the principle of task group, we establish the related evaluation mechanism and obtain several task groups making the model of genetic algorithm.Then, evaluate coupling mechanism about the key degree of task group and the comprehensive abilities of product development group. At last, presented is the retarder according to the model and planning which demonstrates the operability of the method.

Abstract: Based on the review of related literature about the alignment of new product development (NPD) and supply chain (SC), the related decision variables of NPD and SC are summarized. In order to explore the alignment relationship between NDP and SC, we propose a study framework and the some relationship assumptions. Taking use of questionnaire investigation and Structural Equation Modeling, the relevant assumptions are verified and the mechanism and strategy of the alignment of NPD and SC are explored for Chinese manufacturing enterprises. The research result shows that the modularity and variety of NPD have close relationship with the complexity of supply chain configuration, collaboration and coordination. And the degree of the alignment has an important influence on the supply chain performance of the end product. The relevant conclusions would provide some theoretical reference and practical guidance on the decision of aligning the NPD with SC.

Abstract: This paper presents innovation design method of product on basis of the typical theory of new product development and research of the process and industrial design in the different phases of the product development function for small and medium enterprises in China's. On this basis, the paper put forward to ensure full participation in industrial design and play the role of segmented flow, determine the objectives and tasks for each stage of development, the personnel involved in the coordination method, steps and related links. In addition, we studied the evaluation system of product development, according to the stage characteristics of new product development process for enterprise, using different evaluation methods, established the overall evaluation system of industrial design process model.

Abstract: Purpose – Currently, the device development process for assisting disabled dogs does not provide the best performance and there are only few product developments.This research aims to develop an innovation development process for dogs with two disables hind legs, especially dogs in Thailand, which can be domestically produced domestically and can meet the needs of users at an appropriate price. Design / methodology / approach – Research methodology is divided into 4 steps: literature review and framework building, action research, innovation product acceptance and satisfaction test, and test of better life qualify of dogs with two disabled hind legs. This research explores both public and private veterinary hospitals by inquiring the needs and comments from twenty dog anatomy, metallurgy and design experts as well as innovation development process experts and leaders towards the usage of this product. Finding – Innovation development processes for dogs with two disabled hind legs in both case studies are similar. In order to build an effective development, the critical success factor is a new mutual work in creating an innovation development of such product for public veterinary hospitals, business owners, and associations that support disabled dogs. The researchers have developed the process in the areas where they potentially expect to gain support from public veterinary hospitals, business owners, and associations that support disabled dogs in order to reduce redundant steps and focus on the most beneficial steps which are important for the development. This research proposes a 5D model for innovation development process for dogs with two disabled hind legs, which includes Discovery, Definition, Design, Development and Deployment. This 5-D process is useful for the developers in producing the quality of product development. Practical implications – The finding is important for management of organization strategies regarding the innovation development process for relevant industries. Originality / value – This research explains a connection between strategies, innovation development factors and process, and R & D concerns for innovation development process for dogs with two disabled hind legs, both in public and private sectors. The 5D process provides an innovative 5D model of product innovation development process to improve the quality of product development and reduce redundant working steps. The collaboration of public and private sectors will be shown in each process with 5D model tools.

Abstract: Global warming is a major reason for dramatic climate changes around the world. Among various renewable energy sources, solar energy is one of the most promising for environmental protection and natural resource scarcity resolution. With the technical advantages obtained from the semiconductor and TFT-LCD industries, the Photovoltaic (PV) industry in Taiwan can achieve a solid global position. Current PV products, however, still face a large obstacle due to high production cost and low PV conversion efficiency. An important source of competitive advantage, survival and renewal for firms in todays competitive market is successful new product development (NPD). PV firms need to carry out effective R&D in order to improve product quality and to obtain cost effectiveness. This research, thus, constructs a comprehensive model, which comprises fuzzy Delphi method (FDM) and quality function deployment (QFD), for implementing a NPD project for a PV manufacturer. The proposed model shall help designers to systematically consider relevant NPD information and reconcile tradeoffs among various performance characteristics in a fuzzy environment.

Abstract: New Product Development (NPD) performance has increasingly been viewed as an essential indicator for organizational competitiveness and success. However, in the current literature of NPD, NPD performance measures are tends to focus on assessment of performance at the ending phase of NPD process (i.e. after product launch). Assessment of NPD performance before product launch is not widely discussed. Hence, this paper aims to address the research gap by developing models to predict NPD performance at the front end stage of NPD process. In line with this, 5 important NPD process constructs and 7 NPD management constructs were identified from literature review. These constructs were subsequently formulated into a survey questionnaire and responded by 186 Research and Development (R&D) staffs from R&D companies in Malaysia. Thereafter, the NPD process and management constructs were regressed with the perceived NPD performance to develop models for NPD performance prediction prior to product launch. Finally, discussion on researchs finding and recommendations are included at the end of this paper.

Abstract: This research paper shows a framework to conduct an empirical study in Malaysian automotive industry in order to improve their performance. There are factors which are effective factors in improving performance of Malaysian automotive companies namely top management support, cross functional teamwork, new product development (NPD) process, NPD strategies, and market research activities. The critical success factor of NPD is playing a fundamental role in determining the performance in Malaysian automotive companies. In this research study, a framework has been developed that includes critical success factors of NPD and project achievement to study their influence on the performance of Malaysian automotive companies. It is hoped that this paper can provide an academic source for both academicians and managers due to investigate the relationship between critical success factors of total NPD, project achievement and company performance in a systematic manner to increase successful rate of NPD progress.