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Abstract
Multifunctional teams are the most effective way for companies to design products strategically. The team needs to: determine the product''s character; subject the product to a rigorous functional analysis; design parts for productibility, exploiting the best available materials and methods; design the assembly sequence to facilitate the parts'' and quality control testing; and design a factory system stressing standard work methods, quick repair of equipment, and employee motivation.
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Abstract
Multifunctional teams are the most effective way for companies to design products strategically. The team needs to: determine the product''s character; subject the product to a rigorous functional analysis; design parts for productibility, exploiting the best available materials and methods; design the assembly sequence to facilitate the parts'' and quality control testing; and design a factory system stressing standard work methods, quick repair of equipment, and employee motivation.