Concurrent Engineering/Product Data Sheet

The mission of this wikibook is to create a living document that describes what concurrent engineering is and how it is useful. It is geared toward entry-level engineers in the work place. It is not intended to be a textbook. Rather, it is an intelligent guide to basic concepts of concurrent engineering plus references to sources of help and information. Features include: 1. Verbal and visual representations of concurrent engineering, with attention to a. Product life cycle b. Design for X c. 2. A collection of useful tools and concepts, clearly described a. Team building b. Communication systems c. Product design concepts d. 3. A list of appropriate sources of information, with comments on their utility a. Books b. Web pages c. Articles d. Professional societies e. University curricula f. On-line training g.