Automotive Product Design and Development: Forecast and Analysis of the North American Auto Industry Trends Through 2007 1999-01-3219
The paper presents a brief summary of results from a Delphi forecast focused on North American Auto industry philosophies, practices, and tools for various phases of the product- development process, and their impact on cost, quality, and design lead time. The forecasting technique is a systematic, iterative method of forecasting based upon the judgement of a panel composed of knowledgeable experts. The study provides a snapshot of current expectations for the product development process, including the use of computer aided design tools, design methodologies, strategies, tools, and design education/training. The paper highlights issues pertaining to product cycle time, organizational barriers, supplier's role and globalization challenges.
Citation: Kota, S., Flynn, M., and Londal, G., "Automotive Product Design and Development: Forecast and Analysis of the North American Auto Industry Trends Through 2007," SAE Technical Paper 1999-01-3219, 1999, https://doi.org/10.4271/1999-01-3219. Download Citation
Author(s):
Sridhar Kota, Michael Flynn, Gerald Londal
Affiliated:
University of Michigan, General Motors (Retired)
Pages: 12
Event:
International Body Engineering Conference & Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Related Topics:
Product development
CAD, CAM, and CAE
Globalization
Tools and equipment
Education and training
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