Meeting the technology management challenges in the automotive industry /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Boghani, Ashok B. (Author)
Other Authors:	Brown, Andrew, Jr
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Warrendale, Pa. (400 Commonwealth Dr., Wallendale PA USA) : Society of Automotive Engineers, ©2000.
Series:	Society of Automotive Engineers. Electronic publications.
Subjects:	Automobile industry and trade > Production control. Automobile industry and trade > Management. Production management. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Table of Contents:

Global Trends in Automotive Systems
Global Market Trends
Automotive Products and Systems
Safety
Comfort and Convenience
Fuel Economy/Energy
Environment
Integrated Modules
Management of Technology
What Is Technology?
What Is Technology Management?
Challenges in Automotive Technology Management
A Framework for Classifying Technology Management Challenges
Meeting Technology Management Challenges
Potential Responses
Align Technology Strategy with Corporate Strategy
Align Technology Processes, Resources, and Organization with Technology Strategy
Globalize RandD
Create a Balance among Central and SBU-Based RandD
Be More Strategic in Technology Sourcing
Codevelop
Establish a Technology Intelligence Process
Extract Maximum Value out of Technology
Implementing Solutions
Prepare for Change
Pay Attention to the Unwritten Rules of the Game
Use Appropriate Metrics
Best Practice Case Studies
Caterpillar
Toyota
Ford Motor Company
IBM
IPD Model Principles
Benefits
General Motors
Delphi Automotive Systems
Closing.