Over the last decade, industry professionals have radically transformed the theory and practice of new product development. Now the Product Development &amp; Management Association (PDMA) has combined the best aspects of current product development practice in a single volume which applies to new products and services in both consumer and industrial markets. 
With thirty-three chapters written by leading professionals in the field, The PDMA Handbook of New Product Development offers authoritative practical information on every stage of the product development process, from idea generation to delivery of the final product. For the novice, there is essential coverage of important fundamentals—market analysis and segmentation, choosing and implementing the "right" development process, the creation of multifunctional teams, and more. Experienced practitioners will find important guidance on topics outside their own area of expertise, as well as material on more advanced and emerging concepts, such as process ownership, pipeline management, metrics, and product architecture. The book's concise, how-to approach enables readers to access the basic information they need quickly, while providing helpful references to up-to-date sources of further information. By providing a complete picture of the knowledge needed for effective new product development today, this all-in-one guide is an invaluable asset to professionals at every level. Praise for The PDMA Handbook of New Product Development . . .". . . an outstanding reference for any organization wanting to provide a high level of customer value in all its products and services." — Phillip Rooney Chief Executive Officer WMX Technologies, Inc. "It provides a comprehensive yet practical resource for information on how to identify, develop, and launch successful new products capturing recent innovations in the 'fuzzy front end' as well as key learnings in product life-cycle management." — Les White Senior Manager Nortel Technology "Companies who have not yet implemented a new product development process can rely with confidence on the wealth of experience contributed in the Handbook, and those that have recently implemented a process will find sources for continuous improvement among these pages." — Dr. Sheldon A. Buckler Chairman, Commonwealth Energy System "The Handbook provides a collection of state-of-the-art, yet practical, 'tools', 'processes', 'how-to advice', and 'skill sets' that can significantly enhance the commercial success of new products." — Barry Siadat Vice President of Technology &amp; Engineering AlliedSignal Inc.

The PDMA Handbook of New Product Development

Business & Money

Griffin, Abbie

Rosenau, Milton D.

Castellion, George A.

Anschuetz, Ned F.

Management & Leadership

wiley

The combination of two best-sellers on applied project management make up this second edition. The author has taken the best from his Successful Project Management and integrated it with his Project Management for Engineers and the result is the most up-to-date coverage of project management available. It features expanded coverage of CPM/Pert methodologies for decision-making in a multivariate environment, explanations of current project management software tools and more emphasis on project management leadership of project team members. An example project used throughout clarifies how to apply all concepts and reports. Strategies are based on the author's consulting business, which twice has been named one of the 100 top management consulting firms in US.

Successful Project Management: A Step by Step Approach with Practical Examples

Today's competitive marketplace demands high quality and a fasttrack from drawing board to finished product. This guide shows howcompanies can gain a competitive edge by applying powerful projectmanagement tools to the product development process. The authorsfocus on speed to market, quality management, profitability, andmultifunctional teamwork. They provide tools for handling thetechnical concerns of project development and maintenance, as wellas people-related issues such as team motivation and the demands oftop management. Particular attention is given to saving time andstreamlining performance with the latest project managementsoftware. Chapters on everything from start-up to completion coverhow to: * Define the new product project aims and goals * Create a market-based specification for a new or modified productor service * Plan, develop, and schedule projects * Break down the work structure for a project * Manage people for maximum performance * Monitor projects effectively from start to finish * Make the right trade-offs when resources are limited * Minimize risks and set up effective contingency plans * Determine when changes are needed and adopt them smoothly A step-by-step plan is provided for all the members of the productdevelopment team, including marketing, engineering, manufacturing,and other personnel. Strategies cover how to organize the productproject team and product support team, complete with tips onassigning tasks, coordinating functions, and subcontracting.Detailed guidelines on how to be a successful project manageraddress control, communication, and conflict resolution. Alsodiscussed is how to monitor project progress, including preparingreports and conducting project reviews. Many practical examplesshow how to apply the book's techniques in real-world situations.Managing the Development of New Products is essential reading fornew product development team members at all levels, includingmarketing, engineering, and manufacturing personnel. Professors andstudents in departments of business management or engineeringmanagement will also find the book valuable.

Managing the Development of New Products: Achieving Speed and Quality Simultaneously Through Multifunctional Teamwork

Moran, John J.

Economics

An easy-to-follow blueprint for getting the project done on schedule, under budget, and according to specifications-every time This Third Edition of an internationally bestselling guide provides project managers- in-training, product developers, and team leaders with a quick, easy way to master the basics of project management. Using a lively, conversational style, project management guru Mickey Rosenau equips you with a set of general principles and "tested-in-the-trenches" techniques for managing projects in virtually any type of organization. He also arms you with original, easy-to-use tools for resolving any technical, mechanical, or personnel problem that can arise over the course of a project. To make the complex discipline of project management as easy to understand and master as possible, Rosenau breaks it down into 22 chronological steps, grouped into five phases or processes-from defining project goals and planning the work to leading the team, monitoring progress, and completing the project. Extensively revised to reflect the latest trends in the field, this Third Edition is nearly one-third larger than its predecessor and features fully integrated coverage of the latest cost estimating and project management software. It also includes, for the first time, a chapter on new product development projects. Successful Project Management, Third Edition is an ideal primer for students and an indispensable quick reference for experienced project managers, team leaders, and new product developers.

Successful Project Management: A Step-by-Step Approach with Practical Examples, 3rd Edition

Go from concept to cash in record time. When you're working hard on a new product development project, you don't have time for abstract theoretical concepts. You need concise, practical advice that will help you make things happen-now! You need quick access to clear, proven procedures aimed at producing revenue and profit growth fast. You need Successful Product Development: Speeding from Opportunity to Profit. This unique hands-on guide leads you step-by-step through the product development process, from the creation of ideas, through concurrent design and engineering, to just-in-time delivery of a superior product to the customer ahead of the competition. Every step of this process is driven by one guiding principle: the faster you can move from initial concept to product launch, the sooner you will generate income for your business and achieve your firm's profit objective. Filled with invaluable time-saving guidance, Successful Product Development: * Focuses on the most important product development topic, rapid profit growth * Takes an event and interval approach tailored for industry professionals * Features a concise format designed for quick reference and easy reading Successful Product Development is the ultimate handbook for professionals in new product development, marketing, engineering, and senior and general management in both service and manufacturing firms.

Successful Product Development: Speeding from Opportunity to Profit

The Fourth Edition of this internationally bestseller details the quick and easy way to master the basics of project management. Using a lively, conversational style, project management gurus Mickey Rosenau and Gregory Githens equip readers with fundamental principles and "tested-in-the-trenches" techniques for managing projects in any type of organization. They arm readers with easy-to-use tools for resolving any technical, mechanical, or personnel problem that may arise over the course of a project and break project management down into twenty-two chronological steps. Extensively revised and updated, this Fourth Edition examines the role of integration in project planning, risk-and-issues management, virtual teams, new theories, project management offices, and more! Successful Project Management, Fourth Edition is an ideal primer for students and an indispensable quick reference for experienced professionals.

Successful Project Management: A Step-by-Step Approach with Practical Examples

Githens, Gregory D.

Project Management for Engineers

Lifetime Learning Pub.

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