Programs/projects management and integrated product/process development in high technology electronic products industries

A summary overview of project/program management and its evolution to an integrated product/process team for high-technology product development (simultaneous engineering, etc.) is presented. Aspects of project/program management and product/process integration are also addressed. The team program planning, documentation, and control process for the product transformation/realization management process are presented and reviewed. It provides the potential and bias to drive the product/technology development process. References are made to a number of successful companies who are implementing the program/project management team product/process development process.< >