Engineering Documentation Control Handbook, Fourth Edition: Configuration Management and Product Lifecycle Management
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| Rating | : | 4.26 (692 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1455778605 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 400 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Thorough Industry Configuration Management Resource" according to G. but not for Software CM.As the title says, this is an Industry CM book. If your need is for Software CM, this book can be used for general CM concepts and background (and to develop a strong understanding of CM principles), but no more (get a software-specific CM/release management book instead). Only a few brief mentions of application of these concepts to software CM. If you. A good guide to the topic but I'm not sure about the audience This handbook is setup to explain the pros, cons and pitfalls associated with Engineering Document Control (EDC) to the reader in a very "straight to the point" manner. I found the sections to be well written and concise, a big plus when you are reading in chunks and often looking for certain information. It covers the EDC system in detail and I found the method the author use. A Customer said Crisp and practical guide to setting up a CM system.. This book explains the theory but includes plenty of examples of how to set up an Engineering Document Control, or Configuration Management (CM) system. The examples in the text focus on an imaginary manufacturing company. The text does include some mention of tailoring a CM system for software developers.The text is crisp and the books organization clear and logical. One of t
He is an NDIA Certified Configuration and Data Manager, author of several magazine articles and author of the Engineering Documentation Control Handbook and CM Metrics. He founded his own specialist configuration management company to provide specific expertise in product release, change control, bills of material and other engineering documentation control issues.Formally a director of engineering services, a director of operations and a director of manufacturing engineering, Watts has worked for Caterpillar, Collins Radio, Control Data, Storage Technology, UFE and Archive. He has guided the development of enginee
Huge amounts of time are wasted in most product manufacturing environments over EDC/CM issues such as interchangeability, document release and change control – resulting in faults, product release delays and overspends.The book is packed with specific methods that can be applied quickly and accurately to almost any industry and any product to control documentation, request changes to the product, implement changes and develop bills of material. Watts imparts the same information, but invites the reader to think and to consider strengths and weaknesses of processes and procedures. Watts guides the reader to harness these tools and techniques for business objectives including Process Improvement and time-to-market.Solid, pragmatic ideas for real product and process cost reduction. According to one reviewer: ‘most books focus on the basics without examining all facets of each process area or functional area. Mr. With the help of the simple techniques in the handbook, companies can gain and hold their competitive advantages in a world that demands flexibility and quick reflexes – and has no sympathy for delays.The new edition sets EDC/CM in the context of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), provi
He has guided the development of engineering change control processes at numerous companies and made significant contributions towards improving new product release processes, installing MRP/ERP systems and new numbering systems, as well as helping companies attain a single BOM database and guided reengineering of CM processes. He founded his own specialist configuration m