Challenges in Managing the Convergence of Information and Product Design Technology in a Small Company
Author
Walters, Andrew
Millward, Huw
Date
2011Type
Article
Publisher
Inderscience
ISSN
1741-5276
Metadata
Show full item recordAbstract
In a manufacturing environment, product development technologies have the potential to be a central tool in the organisation of administrative and manufacturing tasks. Such integration of technology and information presents a strategic avenue for creating efficiencies in the development of highly complex products. This paper examines the implementation of a sophisticated computer aided design (CAD) package in a small company. The strategic aim was to bring components into the CAD environment, supporting each component with procurement information. The intention was that this would lead to: reduced design cycle times through the development of parts libraries; improved efficiencies in planning; and reduced manufacturing cycle times. In a small commercial environment, such strategic development presents a challenging task.
Journal/conference proceeding
International Journal of Technology Management
Citation
Walters A.T., Millward H., 2011, Challenges in Managing the Convergence of Information and Product Design Technology in a Small Company, International Journal of Technology Management, 53(2/3/4), pp.190-215, doi:10.1504/IJTM.2011.038590
Collections
Related items
Showing items related by title, author, subject and abstract.
-
The impact of advanced manufacturing technology on small Welsh companies
Walters, Andrew (University of WalesCardiff School of Management, 2008)This research is concerned with the impact of advanced manufacturing technologies on small Welsh companies. The use of technology has been demonstrated to be a mechanism for increasing competitiveness in manufacturing. ... -
How do developments in hybrid art affect the perception of the human–technology relationship?
Piebalga, Alise (Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2016)Debates in science and technology studies suggest that our understanding of the human–technology relationship is in crisis. There are those who argue that developments in prosthetics and human augmentation will benefit ... -
New product development within small and medium-sized enterprises: analysis through technology management maps
Millward, Huw; Byrne, C.; Lewis, Alan; Walters, Andrew (World Scientific Publishing, 2006-09-01)Following positive feedback from delivering a paper at PICMET ’05 the conference editors encouraged PDR’s researchers to develop their technology management analysis further (see Millward output 1). This work was subsequently ...