D-7 A Snapshot of Product Development Practices

This document presents the results of an as-is study of business process issues related to product data exchange during product development in automotive supply chains.

Table of Contents

• Configuration Management
• Product Data Exchange
• CAD Data Serving as the Master Model
• Expanded Use of CAD Data
• CAD Software Version Control
• Changing Role of Design Staff
• Clear Communication of Design Changes
• Earlier Involvement of Second Tier

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