Effective Transition from Design to Product David F. Ciambrone Taking a new product from the design stage to large-scale production, while doing so in an expeditious and cost-efficient manner can cause the processes of many companies to break down. These lapses may contribute to driving up the costs of new products and may also add increasing negative pressure to its launch into the marketplace. Effective Transition from Design to Production provides the planning techniques and guidelines necessary to take the new product smoothly through its proposal, design, and manufacturing stages in order to ensure a smooth and cost-effective transition to production. As the author introduces and explains each stage, he also provides guidance as to when to involve potential providers of raw materials to manufacture the new product, as well as subcontractors who may take part in the production and assembly process. The presentation of each stage is organized by the sequence that should be followed and then examined in its relationship to the others in the process. This allows the reader to not only grasp what should happen in order to successfully complete each stage, but also to understand the entire process. Features • Provides an integrated approach to the process of developing a new product • Discusses processes for as seamless transition from design to production • Includes checklists, tools, and templates • Addresses supply chain management, production control, material control, and manufacturing engineering.