Design for Product Success Author:Devdas Shetty Design influences the cost of a product as it grows from conception, through stages of research, development, market testing, use, maturity, and, finally, disposal. An organization has the greatest control over the ultimate success of a product at the early stages of its creation, when the market, its factory and operational costs, and life cycl... more »e are determined. Design for Product Success presents the concepts used as a basis for developing high-quality products through the examination of analytical tools and case studies. Some of the the topics explored in this book include: new product creation strategies and processes; creative design techniques; principel of design for manufacturing; design for disassembly; product team building; and characteristics of self-directed product team. A section on lean and its influence on product development is included, along with information on creating virtual prototypes with computer-aided design (CAD). Questions are provided for use in classroom settings.« less