New Product Introduction

The following pages are reprinted from the CSC Manufacturing Industry Handbook. The handbook was originally published in 1996 by CSC Computer Sciences Ltd. Much of the content reproduced here originated in the earlier Lucas Mini Guides published by Lucas Industries.

The information is included here to show how the TeamSET tools fit into the overall context of New Product Introduction (NPI).

The topics covered include:

1. Strategic Issues
2. Strategic Framework
3. Defined Processes
4. Organisational Structures
5. Making the Change

A brief summary of the theory behind the TeamSET tools is also included:

• Quality Function Deployment (QFD)
• Quality Function Deployment II
• Design for Assembly (DFA)
• Design for Manufacture
• Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Design to Target Cost (DTC)

The software implementation of these tools in TeamSET and case studies illustrating their use can be found from the home page or by following the links on the left.