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What is one of the primary goals of Value Analysis/Value Engineering?
What is one of the primary goals of Value Analysis/Value Engineering?
- Maintain all functional requirements while reducing costs. (correct)
- Focus solely on reducing the overall price of materials.
- Ensure that all design features are kept, regardless of necessity.
- Achieve higher performance at any cost.
Which customer requirement refers to the durability of the fabric?
Which customer requirement refers to the durability of the fabric?
- Fabric should not tear easily. (correct)
- Fabric colors should not bleed.
- Fabric feel should be soft.
- Fabric look should be rich.
In the context of the 'House of Quality', what is typically evaluated apart from customer requirements?
In the context of the 'House of Quality', what is typically evaluated apart from customer requirements?
- Technical requirements or specifications. (correct)
- Cost of production only.
- Supplier relationships.
- Marketing strategies.
Which of the following is NOT a question typically asked during the Value Analysis process?
Which of the following is NOT a question typically asked during the Value Analysis process?
What customer requirement is concerned with the fabric's visual appeal?
What customer requirement is concerned with the fabric's visual appeal?
What is the first step in the QFD process?
What is the first step in the QFD process?
In the QFD process, which step involves prioritizing technical requirements?
In the QFD process, which step involves prioritizing technical requirements?
What does Step 3 of the QFD process demonstrate?
What does Step 3 of the QFD process demonstrate?
What is step 4 in the QFD steps?
What is step 4 in the QFD steps?
Which step comes immediately after prioritizing customer requirements?
Which step comes immediately after prioritizing customer requirements?
In the context of QFD, what should be listed during Step 2?
In the context of QFD, what should be listed during Step 2?
What does the house of quality serve as a basis for?
What does the house of quality serve as a basis for?
What is the purpose of a competitive assessment in the QFD process?
What is the purpose of a competitive assessment in the QFD process?
Which of the following best describes Quality Function Deployment (QFD)?
Which of the following best describes Quality Function Deployment (QFD)?
How is a priority assigned to customer requirements in the QFD process?
How is a priority assigned to customer requirements in the QFD process?
What is one of the key components of QFD?
What is one of the key components of QFD?
In QFD, what is the 'voice of the customer' referring to?
In QFD, what is the 'voice of the customer' referring to?
What is the primary purpose of setting target and tolerance values in QFD?
What is the primary purpose of setting target and tolerance values in QFD?
How does QFD improve the design process?
How does QFD improve the design process?
Which element is NOT typically associated with the QFD layout?
Which element is NOT typically associated with the QFD layout?
What role does correlation play in the QFD process?
What role does correlation play in the QFD process?
What is one of the most important rules in IDEO's design philosophy?
What is one of the most important rules in IDEO's design philosophy?
Which of the following is NOT one of the activities in IDEO's design process?
Which of the following is NOT one of the activities in IDEO's design process?
What is the primary focus of Value Analysis?
What is the primary focus of Value Analysis?
What stage follows planning in the generic product development process?
What stage follows planning in the generic product development process?
What distinguishes Concurrent Engineering from the traditional approach?
What distinguishes Concurrent Engineering from the traditional approach?
Which feature distinguishes the Pump 2.0 introduced by Reebok?
Which feature distinguishes the Pump 2.0 introduced by Reebok?
Which type of product is exemplified as a 'technology push' product?
Which type of product is exemplified as a 'technology push' product?
What does quality function deployment (QFD) primarily focus on?
What does quality function deployment (QFD) primarily focus on?
What was a significant factor in the success of Shanta Biotech?
What was a significant factor in the success of Shanta Biotech?
Which of the following is NOT a step in the generic product development process?
Which of the following is NOT a step in the generic product development process?
What is a key characteristic of IKEA's product design process?
What is a key characteristic of IKEA's product design process?
What is the purpose of rapid prototyping in IDEO's design process?
What is the purpose of rapid prototyping in IDEO's design process?
What does the motto 'Let's not ship air' imply in the context of product logistics?
What does the motto 'Let's not ship air' imply in the context of product logistics?
What is essential to the 'detail design' phase in product development?
What is essential to the 'detail design' phase in product development?
The purchasing of Shanta Biotech by Sanofi reflects what aspect of business strategy?
The purchasing of Shanta Biotech by Sanofi reflects what aspect of business strategy?
Which of the following describes the approach to designing the $0.50 Bang mug by IKEA?
Which of the following describes the approach to designing the $0.50 Bang mug by IKEA?
Which product type relates to high-risk conditions in product development?
Which product type relates to high-risk conditions in product development?
In product development, what does the 'system level design' stage involve?
In product development, what does the 'system level design' stage involve?
What term is used to describe products like computers that benefit from established platforms?
What term is used to describe products like computers that benefit from established platforms?
During which stage of product development are prototypes prepared and tested?
During which stage of product development are prototypes prepared and tested?
Which factor typically drives the development of generic or market pull products?
Which factor typically drives the development of generic or market pull products?
What is a primary focus during the concept development stage?
What is a primary focus during the concept development stage?
Study Notes
IDEO and Product Design Philosophy
- IDEO promotes a playful, rule-breaking approach to design emphasizing brainstorming.
- Their design process includes brainstorming and rapid prototyping, characterized by the "3Rs": Rough, Rapid, and Right.
Significance of Product Design
- Product design has become crucial across various industries, from consumer goods to aerospace.
- Growth of contract manufacturing highlighted by proficiency in core competencies by brands like Levi’s (marketing) and Black & Decker (technology).
Product Development Process
- Planning: Establishing target markets, product goals, and key assumptions.
- Concept Development: Identifying target market needs and generating potential product concepts.
- System Level Design: Creating geometric layouts and functional specifications.
- Detail Design: Specifying geometry, materials, tolerances, and production tooling.
- Testing and Refinement: Creating and testing prototypes to validate design functionality.
- Production Ramp-up: Preparing workforce and resolving remaining issues prior to full production.
Variants in Product Development
- Generic Market Pull: Sports goods, furniture.
- Technology Push: Innovations like scented garments.
- Platform Products: Systems like computers.
- Process Intensive Products: Chemicals and related industries.
- Customized Products: Tailored items like motors.
- High-Risk Products: Drug formulations requiring extensive testing.
- Quick Build Products: Items such as mobile phones.
- Complex Products: Advanced technology like jet engines and space shuttles.
New Service/Product Development Process
- Evaluate ideas through rigorous screening and analysis of market potential and production feasibility.
- Develop service packages or product architectures and conduct detailed reviews before full launch.
- Post-launch assessments to adjust strategies and ensure market success.
Quality Function Deployment (QFD)
- QFD translates customer requirements into functional designs through structured matrices.
- Captures the "voice of the customer" to align product development with consumer needs.
- Steps include listing requirements, demonstrating relationships between needs and designs, and performing competitive assessments.
Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE)
- Focuses on improving performance at lower costs while maintaining customer-defined functions.
- Considerations include eliminating unnecessary features, combining components, and reducing material weight.
Design for Manufacturability
- Traditional approach follows a “design and pass” method, while concurrent engineering fosters collaboration between design and production teams.
Case Study - Product Innovations
- Reebok's Pump 2.0, launched in 2005, eliminated laces and provided self-inflation technology, building on past success with over 20 million units sold.
- Shanta Biotechnics produced a cost-effective Hepatitis-B vaccine, later acquired by Sanofi for €550 million, showcasing innovation in the biotech field.
- IKEA’s case: Affordable design emphasized strategic supplier partnerships and sustainable materials, along with optimizing logistics to minimize waste. The design of a $0.50 mug exemplified cost management and efficiency in production.
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Explore the innovative practices of product design and development as discussed by A B Raju from IDEO. Learn about the significance of brainstorming and rapid prototyping in the design process and how breaking traditional rules can lead to creativity. This quiz will test your understanding of these crucial aspects of product design.
