1. What Is Concurrent Engineering? A method of product design and development Simultaneous vs. Sequential Multi-disciplinary teams Concurrent Design and Analysis Considers all elements of product life cycle Reduces time to market Increased Innovation Increased Product Quality Origin – “Sashimi” system used in Japan at in 1970’s 1984 - “C.E.” first introduced to Western Business Ray Quintero

2. Basic Principles Unified Goals and Mission Detailed Planning Continuous Review Analysis Team working Develop metrics Reduce time Rabeeh Sahranavard

3. Planning and OrganizingCross-functional Teams (Parallel teams)Team and Design Review Continuous ImprovementComputer Based Design and Support ToolsKey Disciplines Especially Manufacturing How is it applied? Jiayin Liu

4. When is it used? Lei Tian

5. Why is it used? Competitive Advantage Several small obstacles to implementing Long term benefits Success of company Increased Performance Morvarid Amirfathi

6. Benefits and Advantages Quality, time, money, competitiveness Easy design changes, review, less defects Reaction to changing market Environmental Impact, responsibility, waste management Development, adaptation, different industries, laws, regulations, bureaucratic obstacles Communication, globalization Max Tubbs