Download or read book The PDMA ToolBook 1 for New Product Development written by Paul Belliveau and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-01-30 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alle Stadien der Produktentwicklung - von der Idee über Konzept, Design und Produktion bis hin zur Vermarktung und Wartung - werden in diesem Band zusammenfassend abgehandelt. Sie finden auch Hinweise zum Benchmarking des Entwicklungsprozesses und zum Management des Produktportfolios. Die Autoren sind Mitglieder der Product Development and Management Association (PDMA) und kommen von Unternehmen wie 3M, AT&T oder KPMG Peat Marwick.

Download or read book The PDMA Toolbook for New Product Development written by Abbie Griffin and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The PDMA ToolBook 3 for New Product Development written by Abbie Griffin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-09-28 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is the third volume covering the best practices of product development and is a follow up to the successful PDMA ToolBook1 published in 2002, and PDMA ToolBook2 published in 2004. The ToolBooks cover a number of critical aspects of product development from the creation of the concept through development and design, to the final production, marketing and service. The contributors are members of the PDMA and in many cases hold key positions in firms such as PRTM, LexisNexis, Nano-Tex, Inc, Innovation Focus and others. The ToolBooks are intended to be guides to the experienced product development professional on the various elements of successful product development and management.

Download or read book The PDMA ToolBook 1 for New Product Development written by Paul Belliveau and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2002-04-18 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical cross-functional coverage of the entire productdevelopment process from idea generation through delivery of thefinal assembled product. Includes sections on benchmarking and changing your new productdevelopment process and managing your product portfolio.

Download or read book The PDMA Handbook of New Product Development written by Kenneth B. Kahn and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-11-28 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New Product Development is one of the most important challenges facing organizations today. The Product Development and Management Association (PDMA) Handbook of New Product Development 3rd Edition provides an exceptional review of cutting edge topics for both new and experienced product development leaders. It offers a comprehensive and updated guide to the practices, processes and tools critical to achieving and sustaining new product/service development success in today’s world, delivering valuable information about the fundamentals as well as emerging practices such as venturing, virtual product development and the use of social media in NPD. As the premier global advocate for professionals and organizations working in the fields of new product/service development, PDMA has assembled in the Handbook unique content on the critical aspects of product development success including its 2012 Best Practices Research, Lessons Learned from its Outstanding Corporate Innovator Award Winners and keys to success from organizations with proven innovation track records. The 3rd Edition is an essential reference for anyone with responsibility for product development activities, from novices looking for fundamentals to experts seeking insights on emerging concepts, and is relevant for all functions and all product/service industries.

Download or read book The PDMA Toolbook 2 for New Product Development written by Paul Belliveau and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 547 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The PDMA Handbook of Innovation and New Product Development written by Ludwig Bstieler and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2023-05-09 with total page 692 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: State-of-the-art overview of all aspects of new product development from start to finish The Product Development and Management Association (PDMA) Handbook of New Product Development provides an exceptional review of cutting-edge topics for both new and experienced product development leaders, offering a comprehensive and updated guide to the practices, processes, and tools critical to achieving and sustaining new product/service development success in today’s world and delivering valuable information on the fundamentals as well as emerging practices. This edition is completely revised to include 12 new chapters on topics including: Creating Innovation, Sustainable New Product Development (NPD), NPD Teams and Leadership, Digital Transformation of NPD, Market Analytics, and much more. In The Product Development and Management Association (PDMA) Handbook of New Product Development, readers can expect to find specific information on: What separates the winners from the losers when it comes to new products, plus what drives new product success from a holistic standpoint Effective frontend innovation practices, portfolio management for product innovation, and identifying significant new business opportunities via the Magellan Process Obtaining customer needs for product development, harnessing user research for product innovation, and making market analytics work for you Lessons learned from outstanding corporate innovators and differences between goods and services development The 4th edition of The Product Development and Management Association (PDMA) Handbook of New Product Development is an essential reference for anyone with responsibility for product development activities, from novices looking for fundamentals to experts seeking insights on emerging concepts, and is relevant for all functions and all industries.

Download or read book Product Development and Management Body of Knowledge written by Allan Anderson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2024-03-27 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully-updated Third Edition of the leading study resource for PDMA's New Product Development Professional certification exam The newly revised and updated Third Edition of PDMA Body of Knowledge (BoK) provides a singular reference for anyone currently involved in, or planning a career in product management and product innovation. It describes a proven framework for product innovation which is applicable to a wide cross-section of product and service industries at various levels of an organization. It is also the basis for candidates studying for PDMA's New Product Development Professional (NPDP) certification examination. The guide is divided into seven chapters, consistent with the seven product innovation topics used as a basis for the NPDP examination: management, strategy, portfolio, process, design and development, market research, and culture & teams. PDMA Body of Knowledge includes detailed coverage of topics including: The key factors that lead to successful product innovation management. The importance of strategy to product innovation success, hierarchy of strategies, and establishing the organization's direction via vision, mission, values, and more. The role of portfolio management in selection of the right product innovation projects for an organization. Description of various product innovation processes and the pros and cons of each. The application of tools and techniques at various stages of the design and development process. The application of market research throughout product innovation. The importance of the right culture and team development. The material provided can be applied to the full range of product development projects included in most company portfolios, such as new products or services, line extensions, cost reductions, and product or service improvements. This newly revised and updated Third Edition includes new case studies, examples, and chapter exercises, along with sample NPDP examination questions. PDMA Body of Knowledge is an essential study resource for those studying for PDMA's NPDP exam. The text is also highly valuable to product management professionals, consultants, instructors, and students seeking to increase their knowledge base

Download or read book Idea Work 3 written by Brian Glassman and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010-04-30 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Directors of Product Development, VPs of R&D, and Innovation Consultants should have this book on their shelves! Dr. Brian Glassman, a Ph.D. in Innovation Management from Purdue University, provides a detailed an authoritative review of the front-end of innovation, idea generation, and idea management. Plus, his seminal process model, explained in detail, provides innovation practitioners a framework with which to generate ideas in a controlled manner, and then capture, screen, store, a diffuse those ideas throughout their enterprises. This powerful model can employ the best idea generation methods, such as Blue Ocean Strategies, IDEO, TRIZ, and more; resulting in a steady stream of disruptive to incremental ideas for new products and services. This seminal work is highly authoritative and separates itself from the rest of the innovation literature by providing insights cited by highly creditable sources, and by providing structured arguments based on data driven research.

Download or read book Project Portfolio Management Strategies for Effective Organizational Operations written by Romano, Luca and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2017-01-30 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Continuous improvements in project portfolio management have allowed for optimized strategic planning and business process improvement. This not only leads to more streamlined processes, methods, and technologies, but it increases the overall productivity of companies. Project Portfolio Management Strategies for Effective Organizational Operations is a key resource on the latest advances and research regarding strategic initiatives for portfolio and program management. Highlighting multidisciplinary studies on value creation, portfolio governance and communication, and integrated circular models, this publication is an ideal reference source for professionals, researchers, business managers, consultants, and university students in economics, management, and engineering.

Download or read book The PDMA Handbook of New Product Development written by Milton D Rosenau (Jr.) and published by . This book was released on 1996-09-27 with total page 664 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With thirty-three chapters written by leading professionals in the field, The PDMA Handbook of New Product Development offers authoritative practical information on every stage of the product development process, from idea generation to delivery of the final product. For the novice, there is essential coverage of important fundamentals - market analysis and segmentation, choosing and implementing the "right" development process, the creation of multifunctional teams, and more. Experienced practitioners will find important guidance on topics outside their own area of expertise, as well as materials on more advanced and emerging concepts, such as process ownership, pipeline management, metrics, and product architecture. The book's concise, how-to approach enables readers to access the basic information they need quickly, while providing helpful references to up-to-date sources of further information. By providing a complete picture of the knowledge needed for effective new product development today, this all-in-one guide is an invaluable asset to professionals at every level.

Download or read book Innovation Product Development and Commercialization written by Dariush Rafinejad and published by J. Ross Publishing. This book was released on 2007-06-15 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title uses a holistic approach to examine the diverse issues that managers face to channel resources in the right direction for commercial success. It details the commercialization of innovation and new products in fast-paced, high-tech markets and how to match tecnological advances to new market opportunities.

Download or read book Product Development and Management Body of Knowledge written by Allan M. Anderson and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-04-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is designed to provide the body of knowledge (BoK) required by candidates studying for PDMA's New Product Development Professional certification examination. The guide is divided into seven chapters, consistent with the seven topics used as a basis for the NPDP examination. These are: 1. Strategy 2. Portfolio management 3. New products process 4. Culture, organization, and teams 5. Tools and metrics 6. Market research 7. Life cycle management These chapters will cover the fundamental principles of product development and product management, which can be applied to a wide range of product and service industries. The information is intended to provide the basis for ongoing learning and continuous improvement, both in the individual and their organization. Clearly, there is a wide variation across industries. The type of products or services, the markets, organization size, and structure all contribute to differences in the approach to product development and product management. It is not possible to address the full range of specific practices and processes used in all industries. Instead, this book focuses on the fundamental principles that underpin successful product development and product management across a broad range of industries and individual organizations. Throughout the book we endeavor to provide relevant examples of the specific ways in which these fundamental principles are applied to a range of product and service situations. The material provided as the basis for the NPDP certification can be applied to the full range of product development projects included in most company portfolios: - New-to-the-company products or services - Line extensions - Cost reductions - Product or service improvements - features, functionality, aesthetics Throughout each chapter we have provided self-learning exercises. These are intended to encourage the reader to relate the specific material covered in that chapter to their own organization and personal experiences. These exercises are optional and are not a required component for successful certification.

Download or read book Design Thinking written by Michael G. Luchs and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-11-02 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Develop a more systematic, human-centered, results-oriented thought process Design Thinking is the Product Development and Management Association's (PDMA) guide to better problem solving and decision-making in product development and beyond. The second in the New Product Development Essentials series, this book shows you how to bridge the gap between the strategic importance of design and the tactical approach of design thinking. You'll learn how to approach new product development from a fresh perspective, with a focus on systematic, targeted thinking that results in a repeatable, human-centered problem-solving process. Integrating high-level discussion with practical, actionable strategy, this book helps you re-tool your thought processes in a way that translates well beyond product development, giving you a new way to approach business strategy and more. Design is a process of systematic creativity that yields the most appropriate solution to a properly identified problem. Design thinking disrupts stalemates and brings logic to the forefront of the conversation. This book shows you how to adopt these techniques and train your brain to see the answer to any question, at any level, in any stage of the development process. Become a better problem-solver in every aspect of business Connect strategy with practice in the context of product development Systematically map out your new product, service, or business Experiment with new thought processes and decision making strategies You can't rely on old ways of thinking to produce the newest, most cutting-edge solutions. Product development is the bedrock of business —whether your "product" is a tangible object, a service, or the business itself — and your approach must be consistently and reliably productive. Design Thinking helps you internalize this essential process so you can bring value to innovation and merge strategy with reality.

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Download or read book New Product Development For Dummies written by Robin Karol and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-14 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The global consumer product market is exploding. In 2006 alone, 150,000 new products were brought to market. Now for the bad news: of those, fewer than 5% were hits, and fewer than 15% will even exist five years from now. Written for small business owners and entrepreneurs looking for an inside track on new product development, New Product Development for Dummies offers you a unique opportunity to learn from two consummate insiders the secrets of successfully developing, marketing and making a bundle from a new product or service. You learn proven techniques for sizing up market potential and divining customer needs. You get tested-in-the-trenches strategies for launching a new product or service. And you get a frank, in-depth appraisal of the most challenging issues facing new product developers today, including the need to collaborate with global partners, optimizing technology development for a 21st century marketplace, getting start-up capital in an increasingly competitive environment, and much more. Key topics covered include: Developing a winning NPD strategy Generating bold new ideas for products and services Understanding what your customers really want Keeping projects on track, on budget, and on-time Building effective cross-functional teams Planning and executing a blockbuster launch Collaborating with global partners Maximizing your chances for success No matter what size or type of business you’re in, this book provides you with an unbeatable competitive advantage in the booming global marketplace for new products and services.

Download or read book Flexible Product Development written by Preston G. Smith and published by Jossey-Bass. This book was released on 2007-09-28 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this landmark book, Preston Smith attributes the recent declinein innovation to pressure from financial markets that drivesmanagement toward rigid development approaches such as phaseddevelopment processes, Six Sigma, and project office. Theseprocesses have unintentionally (but effectively) made changesduring development more difficult, disruptive, and expensive, whilethe need for change continues at an accelerating pace. Flexible Product Development is a hands-on resource thatprovides the tools and strategies needed to restore flexibility toany organization and remove the obstacles that stand in the way ofresponsive new product development. Preston Smith introducesapproaches that can enhance development process flexibility bycreating and maintaining development options, delaying decisions,and, in general, reducing the cost of change. Step-by-step, heexplains the basics of flexible product development, provides abroad array of flexibility-enhancing tools, and guides the readerin modifying the organization?s values to embrace this new way ofoperating.