This textbook describes strategic product and service planning, introducing the concept of innovation. Linear models of product development are presented, and the product concept and system architecture generation are introduced.
António Augusto FERNANDES graduated in Mechanical Engineering at Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, and did his M.Sc. and Ph.D. at Cranfield University, UK. António Augusto Fernandes is Professor Emeritus of University of Porto. He was President of the Mechanical Engineering Chapter of the Engineers Portuguese Society and his current research interests are focused on new product and service development and innovation management and women health bioengineering.
Strategic product and service planning.- Linear Models of Product Development.- Product Concept and System Architecture Generation.- Service and Product-Service Systems Design.- Responsiveness of the development process to uncertainty and complexity.- Managing Portfolios, Programmes and Projects.- Sensing and Collaborative Networks.