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.