Automotive Product Development: A Systems Engineering Implementation PDF

Features

Provides flow diagrams, models, and methods used to describe processes used during the vehicle development

Presents decision making tools (e.g., Pugh diagram, analytical hierarchy method, survey results) and steps such as benchmarking, vehicle concept development, market research, vehicle package development and vehicle evaluations

Provides case studies on development of a sedan, an SUV, and a pickup truck along with illustrations of their customer needs, vehicle specifications, business plans, technical and financial plans and risks in the vehicle programs

Offers an example of the systems engineering management plan that controls the timings, costs, and execution of complex technical and management tasks in a vehicle development program

Summary

This book is about how to develop future automotive products by applying the latest methodologies based on a systems engineering approach and by taking into account many issues facing the auto industry such as meeting government safety, emissions and fuel economy regulations, incorporating advances in new technology applications in structural materials, power trains, vehicle lighting systems, displays and telematics, and satisfying the very demanding customer.

It is financially disastrous for any automotive company to create a vehicle that very few people want. To design an automotive product that will be successful in the marketplace requires carefully orchestrated teamwork of experts from many disciplines, substantial amount of resources, and application of proven techniques at the right time during the product development process.

Automotive Product Development: A Systems Engineering Implementation is intended for company management personnel and graduate students in engineering, business management and other disciplines associated with the development of automotive and other complex products.

Author: Vivek D. Bhise