Concurrent engineering

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Concurrent engineering is the simultaneous performance of product design and process design. Typically, concurrent engineering involves the formation of cross-functional teams that enable engineers and managers of different disciplines to work together simultaneously when developing product and process designs.

Definition

According to Managing Quality by Foster (6th edition),

Concurrent engineering. The simultaneous performance of product design and process design. Typically, concurrent engineering involves the formation of cross-functional teams that enable engineers and managers of different disciplines to work together simultaneously when developing product and process designs.