Product DevelopementLaajuus (6 cr)

Objective

become familiar with the different types of Product Development Processunderstand the importance of continuous productdevelopment as part of a successful business (Timetables, Time to Market, Profit)can tailor a project plan to achieve a successful product development projectbe able to take into account the demands to the product (customer- and user-orientation, manufacturing and material demandsunderstand the product portfolio management

Content

the role of product development in business operationsproduct development processdevelopment project feasibility studyproduct definitionmanagement of a product development projectsignificance of industrial designcreativity and methods of product developmentteamwork skillsimmaterial rightsproduct profitability calculation, investment and financial planningrisk management in product developmentsignificance of standardisation and modulationquality in product development activitiesenvironmental requirements.